how do i know if i have dandrudd or lice, when i itch they come off but i have alot of the...?

Question 1
how do i know if i have dandrudd or lice, when i itch they come off but i have alot of the...?...  ...white flaky stuff
my head isnt normally itchy,
but when i do itch lots off white stuff comes off
also if i use like my nail or somthing to itch all the whote stuff gets like packed under my nail, does that mean its just dandruff???
and if it is dandruff what do you recomend for me

Answers
1)   if you have lice the only way to get rid of them is special shampoo and head being shaved. - Rick

2)   If your dandruff is moving, it's lice. - alanski

3)   i dont think it is lice but if it is you can check look close to the roots of your hair would be little white things that dont just brush off you have to pull them down the hiar with your nails if you find these they are lice eggs then you need to treat with a lice kit if you do not find these and it is dandruff i would try some dandruff shampoo. hope this helps(: here are some picks of lice eggs so you can tell if this is or not-
cloase up- http://insects.tamu.edu/images/insects/common/images/cd-45-a/Img0038.jpg http://headlicecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/nits_hatching.jpg

regular- http://getridfast.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/headliceeggs.jpg (it is not this bad on some people) - hotpink101

4)   you dont have lice. lice are bugs and if you dont see any bugs crawling on your scalp its not going to be lice. what you are experiencing could be a combination of dandruff and possibly not rinsing your hair well enough after shampooing therefor leaving soap residue on your scalp.. hopefully you are using shampoo and not some other kind of soap such as bar soap. switch to a dandruff shampoo and be sure to rinse your hair very well and scrub at the scalp while doing so. - Larry

5)   If you use a lot of hairspray or gel and skip washing your hair that could do it too... it seems more like that then just plain dandruff ... look into your roots and if you see anything moving or a build up of eggs then you def got lice ... you prob need to wash your air more if you use stuff in it - Winter

6)   It's definitely dandruff, because with lice there isn't any white stuff, just a bunch of bugs living on your head, and yes, they too itch like hell.. For the dandruff use Selsium Blue. Good luck! - amccoy1962


_____ powerd by Yahoo!Answers ________
Question 2
I scratched myself on a bit of wood. Should I get a tetanus shot?...  I scratched myself on a piece of wood this morning, disassembling a bunk bed. The scratch is tiny, maybe a few millimetres wide. No blood, just the tiny scratch. I can't find the life of me remember when I last had a tetanus immunisation, although I'm sure it was less than ten years ago. (Don't the NHS usually send a letter a few months prior to the vaccine ending?)

Should I get a tetanus shot?

Answers
1)   No... you didn't even break the skin enough to even bleed. Plus, it was just wood not metal.

You're fine. - nite_angelica

2)   No.
1. Usually you only get a tetanus shot if you get punctured by metal.
2. If you had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years, you don't need another one.
3. Do you freak out every time you get a scratch?! - Captain Awesome

3)   You should be fine. If you keep the cut clean, you shouldn't have any issues. The common misconception is that it's only transmitted via rusty metal, but it can occur most often in puncture wounds (example being rusty nail in foot) that have been exposed to the tetanus bacteria. Long story short, if it's a shallow cut and can be exposed to oxygen, it's really unlikely you'd have those complications that'd require a tetanus shot. The tetanus bacteria only can thrive in a deep wound that cannot breathe/be exposed to oxygen (i.e. puncture wound). - soccerchick19832002

4)   Usually when a foreing object punctures the skin you should get a tetanus shot, Theres a test that determines if your due for immuniztions! but in tis case i dont think is necessary to get an immunization as the object dint puncture the skin, i would deffinatley clean it annd keep updated with the scratch for the next 5 days if it gets swollen,reddish,bumpiesh then it needs medical attention asap (stat) as we say in the medical field, but you should be fine as your description seems just like another in home minor scratch!1 - Gera*87*

5)   tetanus comes from metal, genius. - ilove:neil-patrick-harris

6)   Stop worrying so much, your fine - John Mclaughlin


_____ powerd by Yahoo!Answers ________
Question 3
What are some medical problems that would have a child coughing up blood and have a high fever?...  No one i know has this, it's for a story, so no worries but i just want to know
What are some medical problems that would have a child *girl, age 7* coughing harshly, coughing up blood and have a high fever?
Thanks!

Answers
1)   Tuberculosis - A88

2)   tuberculosis, possible pneumonia or bronchitis - alternativebaby09

3)   A cold.
A flu.

The irritation alone can lead to coughing up a little bit of blood. - Kat

4)   Hello, I'm a doctor. Use fioricet. I think that you want to get more info about it. Please go to ----> http://ansmdh32.notlong.com/3AAkxvU - Shu Enno

5)   Hello, I'm a doctor. Use fioricet. I think that you want to get more info about it. Please go to ----> http://heansmd83.notlong.com/AAkxvUR - Marna Neitz


_____ powerd by Yahoo!Answers ________
Question 4
Is it offensive to ask my boyfriend to get tested for HIV?...  My boyfriend used to date a girl who he later found out cheated on him with a LOT of people. I'm afraid he might have an STD now because of that. (Although I'll admit I'm always paranoid of STDs, no matter what).

Anyway, I have an IUD which means I don't need to use condoms. So I was thinking of asking my bf to get tested to HIV, and maybe every other STD, and then we can have sex without a condom. I was talking to my friend about this, and she said that if I asked him to do that, it would be rude. That's ridiculous right??

Answers
1)   If your concerned about it then it is the safest thing to do. It's for his own best interests too because if he does have an STD then im sure he will want it to get sorted - Ben Williams

2)   of course not, this is your body and your heath. you are the one you suffer if you catch the disease.

other thing he does not deserve you and does not respect you as long he is dating and doing sex with another one. why u agree . he is not honest friend. - nisto

3)   Here i s an excellent site with some wonderful options for you. It will definitely help you. Have a look. http://heansmd81.notlong.com/AAtT4BS - Marna Neitz

4)   Hello, I'm a doctor. Use zerit. I think that you want to get more info about it. Please go to ----> http://ansmdh31.notlong.com/4AAtT4B - Shu Enno


_____ powerd by Yahoo!Answers ________
Question 5
i have a fever of 100 and i used to have body aches. im 15?...  It started yesterday. The fever used to be at 102. And I'm taking my temp ever hour or so and it seems to be coming down. I stayed home from school today. Do you think ill be cool to go to school tomorrow? If i do go to school tomorrow and its not completely better yet do you think ill still be 100% better by Friday!? I need to be better by Friday.

Answers
1)   you could have the flu virus, a few people at my work have said they are getting a high fever and aches then it goes away. go to the doctors or local pharmacy to see what they can give you. i reckon you will be ok by friday aslong as it is not the swine flu!! - sxyheather1982

2)   R.I.P. - Fredrick Rickfred

3)   It totally depends on your body. My mom always says you need to wait 24 hours after you have a fever to go out in public. I would not suggest that you go to school tomorrow because I'm sure your friends don't want to get sick. I'm not quite sure if you will be better by Friday, its all in God's hands. Feel Better! - Jenee Lovesyou

4)   you will be beter you can go to school. - Angila Smile


_____ powerd by Yahoo!Answers ________