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Head Lice vs Dandruff

How to tell the difference between lice and dandruff Lice are easy to confuse with dandruff, which is a very common problem. While lice are a temporary infestation, dandruff is a chronic skin condition. Every year, 6 to 12 million children in the United States get head lice. Most are children ages 3 to 12…

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Head Lice vs. Dandruff

Lice and dandruff are both uncomfortable conditions that cause your scalp to itch, and they are easily confused with each other. While lice are a temporary infestation, however, dandruff is a chronic skin condition. Head lice, also known as pediculus humanus capitis, are parasitic insects that live and lay eggs on the scalp. They drink human blood,…

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