How do i get lice and dandruff?

From others & self: Lice are a parasitic insects that are easily shared. Head lice are frequently seen in children. http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/ dandruff is dry scalp skin.

Lice don't= dandruff: Treatment of lice requires accurate identification of nits & / or lice. A pediculicide is usually used. There are over the counter products like nix (permethrin) or rid or prescription medications like lindane or malathion. You work carefully through the hair and remove the individual nits. You can purchase a special lice nit comb to aid you. Check for nits & remove as seen over the next 7 to 10 days. If >>.

Yes: Frequently scales from dandruff, casts from hair and styling products like gels may be confused with nits. Nits can persist after treating infestations so detection of lice is necessary to confirm active infection by lice.

Yes: Lice are a human only parasite that doesn't care how well you keep up with your hair.It is only interested in feeding off your blood, which it does several times daily.Normal shampooing and cleaning do not bother the lice.They can go into brief hibernation and hold their breath for 18 hours, so you can't suffocate them during shampooing.