Sensation of something tingling on head-hair - not itchy
I occasionally have this sensation that feels like something is crawling on a specific place on my head hair (left side about 2" above ear). It comes and goes, no certain time or periods to forecast when it will take place or leave.
It's also very subtle, so I can sense it when I'm relaxed in a quite environment.
I have been experiencing this for months.
It's not itching or hurting, just a bit of tingling. Merely feels that something is doing its business in there. But it's always in the exact location.
Can my scalp be inhabited by parasites or lice? How can I really inspect what is going on in there?
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The NHS recommends not to use any of the following treatment options:
products containing permethrin
head lice "repellents"
electric head lice combs
tree and plant oil treatments, such as tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, and lavender oil
herbal remedies
The very basic option:
Wet combing involves removing head lice with a special fine-toothed
comb. It's suitable for everyone and is relatively inexpensive. A
number of lice removal combs are available to buy. Combs with
flat-faced teeth spaced 0.2-0.3mm apart are best for removing head
lice, although combs with smaller gaps can be used to remove eggs and
nits (egg cases) after treatment. The comb may come with instructions
outlining how to use it.
A commonly used method is described in the linked article.
The simple option:
Because Wet-Combing can fail (lice cling to the hair and scalp of the host): you could buy an over-the-counter Lotion that is supposed to kill lice, follow the instruction and comb your hair with a specially designed comb for lice (you can usually find that at your local drug store). If no lice are brushed out, you don’t have lice. This will kill other parasites as well.
National Geographic Image for reference (Note that lice are very small and appear like small black dots to the naked eye, if you are unsure, use a magnifying glass):
Visit a doctor
If this doesn’t solve your issue and the itching preservers, visit a General Practitioner. WebMD has further recommendations who to see when.
For more information on lice lotions, visit the CDC and go to section Over-the-Counter.
You could use a lice comb and look for nits as well. My family and I had them once after traveling and we used olive oil and a lice comb and it worked well.
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