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I haven't written about the customer service calls we get here at Tec Labs, but the one we received the other day is becoming a common occurrence as more parents are dealing with difficult cases of head lice. Read on to learn a few things that parents should know when dealing with head lice...

While many of us enjoy sitting by the cozy fireplace in the winter, eczema sufferers can dread this time of year. Dry air and cold weather can aggravate eczema symptoms causing a miserable, itchy rash.

If you have children in school you may notice there are times of the year when you hear more about head lice outbreaks than usual. It is not your imagination. It does happen.

December is the month of the year when we spend more time with friends and family. It's about creating memories and celebrating with those we love.  Most of our gatherings include lots of food and spending time indoors together, but how about getting outside?

Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season. It's a busy time for families as they juggle travel plans, cooking recipes, and gift ideas on top of the usual everyday responsibilities such as taking the kids to school. With the hectic season upon us, make sure you're well prepared for the unexpected.

It's getting colder outside and a nice warm fire in the fireplace sounds good. You venture outside and grab some cut firewood and toss it in the fireplace. The only problem is there was a dead poison ivy vine wrapped around it. Learn why this could be dangerous...

Fall is here and the leaves are turning pretty shades of red and orange. Soon they will begin falling off of the trees... and poison plants.

One of the myths about poison ivy, oak and sumac is that the rash is caused by only the plant leaves. However, all parts of the plant, including the stems and roots, contain urushiol. Urushiol is the plant's oil that bonds to your skin causing the miserable rash.

So here are some tips to stay poison ivy and oak rash-free in the fall.

Kids are heading back to school, and for parents back-to-school can be just as tough as it is for their children. Schedule juggling, school supply lists, reviewing school information, and more can become overwhelming. One thing you don't want to deal with is a head lice infestation in your child's school; or worse, discovering that your child has lice.