Just discovered this in my son’s hair. What is it? Not sure if we should go to docCheck the first comment 👇

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No need to see a doctor unless it spreads to face/ears or becomes very inflamed.
 3. Flea Eggs or Debris (If You Have Pets)
What it looks like:
Tiny white specks that fall off easily (unlike nits).
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May see actual fleas jumping or dark “flea dirt” (feces) that turns red when wet.

ADVERTISEMENTOther signs:

Pet is scratching excessively
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Bites on child’s ankles or legs
 What to do:
Treat pets and home for fleas.
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Wash child’s hair with regular shampoo.
See a doctor only if bites become infected or cause severe allergic reaction.
 4. Hair Product Residue or Hard Water Buildup
What it looks like:
White flakes or crust that rinses out with clarifying shampoo.
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Often near hairline or where products are applied.
Other signs:
Hair feels stiff or dull
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No itching or redness
 What to do:
Use a clarifying shampoo or apple cider vinegar rinse.
No medical concern.
 When to Call the Doctor Right Away
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Seek medical attention if you notice:

Black or brown specks that move (could be mites or other parasites)
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Open sores, pus, or yellow crust (sign of impetigo or infection)
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Swollen lymph nodes on the neck
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Fever along with scalp irritation
You’re unsure after checking—better safe than sorry!
 What You Can Do Right Now:
Take a clear photo in good lighting (close-up of the hair shaft).
Try the “flick test”: Nits won’t slide off the hair; dandruff or residue will.
Check other family members—lice spread quickly.
Avoid sharing hats, brushes, or towels until you know what it is.