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Feels like there is something crawling in my hair just on one little spot on the top of my head on the left. what could it be?

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Dr. Jessica Allan answered

A bug?: Have a friend or use a mirror to examine the scalp. The nervous system is very sensitive. If you feel something crawling there probably is something crawling.

Answered 9/11/2020

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A member asked:

Feels like there is something crawling in my hair just on one little spot on the top of my head on the left. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jessica Allan answered

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