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Hello doctors, can washing your hair every day result in head lice?

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No: You become infested with lice after exposure to them.Within 10 days of birth, new lice are sexually active and start laying eggs within the hosts hair.

Answered 5/25/2014

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Sarah : I have been suffering with dandruff for more than 3 years now, it typically started when I got rid of all the lice in my head and over the years its just getting worse and worse , doctor scared me and said it will never go away?

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Hi doctors, was just wondering what is and what does head lice look like?

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My head itches, its not lice, i think my head is just dry. I have been checked. Dont say go to the doctor! what should I do? Please help!

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Head lice 6 mos. ago. Got rid w/metal nit comb/conditioner every 3 days, 2 weeks. Did all the combing induce some hair loss i now see 6 mos later?

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Every time I check my hair I see white small balls in my hair. I dont have lice. I dont have dandruff. Very light itching (but it seems a little more than usual) ?

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