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I stayed in the hotel 4 days ago. today, 4 days later, i noticed a little tiny bumps on scalp when going through the hair, not itchy. is that possible that i got a scalp infection from the hotel pillows?

Q: i stayed in the hotel 4 days ago. today, 4 days later, i noticed a little tiny bumps on scalp when going through the hair, not itchy. is that possible that i got a scalp infection from the hotel pillows?

: Possible but not likely. Google head lice and look at images and compare to what you or someone else sees in your hair would be a start.

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Possible but not likely. Google head lice and look at images and compare to what you or someone else sees in your hair would be a start.

Answered 6/11/2022

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A member asked:

I stayed in the hotel 4 days ago. today, 4 days later, i noticed a little tiny bumps on scalp when going through the hair, not itchy. is that possible that i got a scalp infection from the hotel pillows?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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