A female asked:

There are little tiny bugs in my hair. not lice or nits or fleas but they look almost like little flies. if i itch my head ( dandruff ) i find them.

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Dr. James Fergusonanswered

Pediatrics 48 years experience

Hard to say: These could be bedbugs, by your brief description, but only a visit to your doc or dermatologist would allow a proper label.

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