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Greasy Hair

During puberty, your oil glands get more active. For

some girls this means greasy hair. If the roots of your

hair look oily almost every day, you may have to

shampoo more often.

Dandruff

Does your scalp feel dry and itchy? Are your shoulders

covered with flakes of skin, making your dark-colored

shirts look like they’re sprinkled with snow? You may have

a case of dandruff, a very common condition that’s easy

to treat. Try a dandruff shampoo from the drugstore. If

drugstore shampoos don’t work, ask your doctor for

something stronger.

EEK—a Louse!

Head lice are a common problem among schoolkids

everywhere. These tiny wingless parasites thrive in

thickets of human hair. They bite the scalp, leaving tiny

sores that itch like crazy. Worst of all, a single louse can

lay hundreds of eggs, called nits, right on your head!

If lice are on the loose at your school, take action to

protect yourself. Don’t share combs and brushes with

friends. Don’t swap hats, hair bands, or headphones,

and don’t trade pillows at sleepovers.

If you suspect unwelcome guests on your head, see

your doctor or school nurse. They know a louse when

they see one. Live lice are small and gray and move

around. Nits look like white grains of sand and are often

found along the hairline above the neck and behind

the ears. If it turns out you have lice, your parents can

buy delousing products at the drugstore and follow the

instructions carefully to get rid of the lice completely

and to keep them from coming back.

Hair products such as mousse,

sprays, and gels can cause flakes

and itching from buildup. Shampoo

regularly to remove the buildup.

Nits attach themselves to hair and

can be hard to get out. A special

fine-tooth “nit comb” can help

pick out the nits.