mi friends head is itching really badly. she has little white flakes which we know is dandruff but after she scratches her head there are little brown specks under neath her fingernails. we know for sure its not lice. she has tried using head and shoulders shampoo but its not helping. should she go to the doctors?? What is it??
2007-12-31 05:08:46 · 7 answers · asked by lalala. 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Try T gel shampoo by Neutragena. Perhaps it is like a cradle cap...some people just have oily scalps and the oil builds up. T Gel smells a but weird (tar-ish) but works. My daughter used it as a tween when her 'cradle cap' came back.
It's nothing your friend has done...she isnt dirty or anything..it's just that wonderous mystery of the human body (oh joy!)
Good luck.
2007-12-31 05:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by Ernie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See the doctor NOW!!!!!! Before it spreads. May need prescribed antibiotic.
2007-12-31 13:39:24 · answer #2 · answered by Spek T. Call 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to start tell her to stop scratching... see a skin doctor
2007-12-31 13:25:11 · answer #3 · answered by imnickdell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try scalpacin (sorry for the spelling). If she has an oily scalp this will help
2007-12-31 13:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lice are yellow, not brown. She's scratching her head too hard
Tell her to use Head and Shoulders or Selsum Blue. Go see a doc if it persists, it can be soriasis, or another skin condition
2007-12-31 13:17:52 · answer #5 · answered by Beth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with the first answerer....have her scrub her head in the shower...if its blood, hot water and scrubbing will take it away. if it doesnt go away...it could be lice but i dont think it does that. sorta like if you have fleas (well your pet, lol) and you scatch them....you would get the brown under your nails...thats blood and flea poop. so i guess if lice do that it could be...but it would have to have been there for a while id think. idk id go to the doc just to be safe
2007-12-31 13:17:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is probably scratching her head too hard and making her scalp bleed. Tell her to try another dandruff shampoo, like Nuetragena T Gel. And if the symptoms persist, yes she should go see a doctor to ensure there isn't something more serious going on.
2007-12-31 13:14:30 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Instantkarma♥♫ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋