While both lice and dandruff can cause your scalp to itch, you should be able to tell if you have lice or dandruff based on the differences in symptoms and appearance. See more

Lice are caused by an infestation of parasitic insects, while dandruff is caused by a yeast that grows on everyone’s skin called malassezia. Lice is contagious, while dandruff is n… See more

Dandruff can be difficult to prevent, but it may help to sleep with a humidifier in your room to help prevent dry skin. Regular use of dandruff shampoo may help keep flaking under contr… See more

Dandruff and head lice cause similar types of itching, but they are different conditions. Dandruff will appear as white or yellow flakes of dry skin. Lice eggs, also known as nits, look lik… See more