i have dandruff, and i love scratching my scalp.
the worst part is that i then eat the flakes that i get under my nail!
any advice on how to stop, my mom screams at me everytime i do it.
2006-06-08 16:28:17 · 19 answers · asked by . 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
i know
i saw a docter and got medication, but i do it w/out realizing it!
2006-06-08 16:34:34 · update #1
You have a form of obsessive compulsive disorder. There is medication for it. Please see a Dr. You could actually get to the point where you make your hair fall out.
2006-06-08 16:32:06 · answer #1 · answered by notyou311 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I haven't read all the comments on here and to be honest I have that exact problem. I began to wonder if this is normal or if anyone else has this issue/ problem/ bad habit. I want to liken it to biting one's nails but unfortunately I don't have any answers considering this. I have noticed a considerable change in my scalp from hot oil treatments. I just started it and have the same addiction. I'm going to force myself to not scratch my head. We'll see. Good luck.
2016-10-13 18:30:11 · answer #2 · answered by Lum 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love how most of the answers are saying that it's disgusting. It's just like eating your skin, and the germs are very minor and may strength then your immune system the way vaccinations work.
2013-09-23 19:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by Brian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmmmmm... well that's a wierd one, but i'm thinkin that since some people with low iron tend to eat wierd things like chalk and toilet paper... that it could be a possibility, or you just like that taste?
2006-06-08 16:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Sure! Use a dandruff shampoo. Problem solved.
2006-06-08 16:31:49 · answer #5 · answered by wildrover 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Go to a different doctor!!!! I suggest a psychologist, as opposed to a psychiatrist.
Psychologist deal more with behavioral types of therapy....as apposed to psychiatrists who just usually like to drug you.
2006-06-08 16:54:50 · answer #6 · answered by treefrog 4 · 7⤊ 2⤋
cut your nails really short that may help
2006-06-08 16:32:55 · answer #7 · answered by Christina S 1 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I do the same thing even i know its nasty i just dont do it around people wow...
2006-06-08 16:33:41 · answer #8 · answered by wappleboy752800 1 · 6⤊ 2⤋
mmm... protein... I know someone who had a dandruff problem... we'd see how big a flake we could get off his scalp in one peice... it was fun.
Still, it could be worse... you could be eating boogers
2006-06-08 16:42:11 · answer #9 · answered by the_quetzal 3 · 2⤊ 6⤋
Oh my god! I do that too. I thought I was the only one! I've been doing since I was like 11. I don't know how to stop. I just like doing it. We are not hurting anyone so...If they don't like it, they shouldn't look!
2006-06-08 16:32:56 · answer #10 · answered by Blue EyEs 2 · 28⤊ 4⤋