Question 1

my head is itchy lots! i found 1 dead bug combing through my thick curly long hair. it was long and skinny. i have a rash on the neck. what bug?

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Possibly lice...: Lice start out as eggs, but they can hatch and become long and narrow bugs. That would be the most likely answer, but you really need a dermatology evaluation. Treating it is complicated, because you need to use the right shampoo to kill it (http://www.ridlice.com/lice-killing-shampoo.php), AND you need to properly wash and/or dispose of linens, stuffed animals, blankets, etc.

Question 2

my cousin is experiencing rash on face and scaly lesions. he is not experiencing dry or cracking skin, skin swelling, recent walk or hike in woods, white specks on scalp or hair, rash in armpit, flaking skin on scalp, thick skin, burning sensation, or pee

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Would you be so kind: as to rephrase your question into two sentences as it is somewhat difficult to understand what you are asking as it stands.  Sounds as if you are very anxious to help your cousin so help us to understand exactly what you are describing.  Thanks.

Question 3

my scalp has been itching and when i scratch it, thick white stuff comes off. could this be severe dandruff? been using head/shoulders for a week.

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See below: It could be or it could be psoriasis in your scalp.  Your doctor could examine you and easily make this determination.

Question 4

i woke up that my left side of my head theres a portion which is numb...seems scalp so thick..feel dizzy sometimes..tnx?

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Numbness: Hello,
The feeling of numbness and dizziness makes me think of neurolological changes. Since you woke up with these symptoms, I would suggest going to the ER to be evaluated. This could be serious.

Question 5

brain mass? if a pet scan slide of the head and neck that shows the scalp i.e. the brain, what do three circles mean with ctac 3.75 thick next to it mean as an annotation.  is this a brain slide of 3 d dimensions or three separate tumors? i suppose you kn

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I : I suggest you make an appointment with the doctor who ordered the pet scan to review the images and adults with him or her.  Ctac stands for "attenuation correction ct".  This is ct, or computed tomography part of the combined pet/ct scan.  It is what show the anatomy meaning all the organs and structures in the body.  The 3.75 just means how thick the cat scan slices are.  Unless a special kind of pet/ct dcan was done specifically to evaluate for a brain tumor, it is actually quite rare for brain tumors to show up on regular pet scans and they are usually not easily seen on the ct component of the scan alone, especially if no IV contrast dye aw given in addition to the pet scan sugar tracer.

Question 6

does scratching the scalp or hair on the head cause hair damage/loss?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: But do not scratch it too hard

Question 7

how are thc tests done for hair if you have no hair on your head? and if hair is taken from the body, is it less accurate than the scalp?

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Any hair: will be capable of analysis.

Question 8

hi i'm a 26 year old female and my hair has been falling out a lot lately. how can i make my scalp & head of hair stronger as i'm afraid of thinning?

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Real or not?: Often hair loss is a subjective experience. However if in fact you are loosing hair at an increased rate, there can by many possible causes. Some of the more common causes are stress, hormones, thyroid abnormalities and autoimmune conditions. 
Often the hair will grow back after a stressor; look for new hair growth along the hairline, if it is there that is a good sign. See a doctor for more.

Question 9

what could be causing the skin on my scalp to flake? i loose so much skin it snows when i shake my head and it does not matter how much i was my hair.

Accepted Answer

Controlling dandruff: Dandruff (seborrhea) is common. Shampoos with zinc, salicylic acid, selenium, or coal tar are sold in many stores. Nizoral shampoo (contains anti-fungal) is also available. Doctors may also recommend cortisone or kenalog (triamcinolone) sprays. Prevent dryness (don't wash hair too often). A primary doctor or dermatologist can look for psoriasis, eczema, or fungal infections if unusual or worrisome scalp symptoms.

Question 10

scalp fungus area behind my head hair looks like it wont grow someone pointed out it could b stress or fungus.

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In-person visit: Your best information would come from either your primary care physician or possibly a dermatologist looking at the area you're concerned about.

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My head is itchy lots! i found 1 dead bug combing through my thick curly long hair. it was long and skinny. i have a rash on the neck. what bug?

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My cousin is experiencing rash on face and scaly lesions. he is not experiencing dry or cracking skin, skin swelling, recent walk or hike in woods, white specks on scalp or hair, rash in armpit, flaking skin on scalp, thick skin, burning sensation, or pee

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My scalp has been itching and when i scratch it, thick white stuff comes off. could this be severe dandruff? been using head/shoulders for a week.

A member asked:

I woke up that my left side of my head theres a portion which is numb...seems scalp so thick..feel dizzy sometimes..tnx?

A member asked:

Brain mass? if a pet scan slide of the head and neck that shows the scalp i.e. the brain, what do three circles mean with ctac 3.75 thick next to it mean as an annotation. is this a brain slide of 3 d dimensions or three separate tumors? i suppose you kn

A member asked:

Does scratching the scalp or hair on the head cause hair damage/loss?

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How are thc tests done for hair if you have no hair on your head? and if hair is taken from the body, is it less accurate than the scalp?

A member asked:

Hi i'm a 26 year old female and my hair has been falling out a lot lately. how can i make my scalp & head of hair stronger as i'm afraid of thinning?

A member asked:

What could be causing the skin on my scalp to flake? i loose so much skin it snows when i shake my head and it does not matter how much i was my hair.

A member asked:

Scalp fungus area behind my head hair looks like it wont grow someone pointed out it could b stress or fungus.

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