Is it nits or dandruff?

Don't start applying heavy chemical anti-lice shampoos or dandruff oils based on online guesses. Dandruff is a fungal issue while nits are parasites, so the treatments are entirely different. Go to a dermatologist and let them examine your scalp.

Sometimes heavy sweating from daily workouts makes our scalp flaky, which looks like dandruff. But if it's actually nits, you'll feel intense itching around your neck and behind ears. Keep your scalp dry and clean after training sessions.

With my busy schedule, I can't afford to waste days experimenting. If you see white spots, check if they are tear-shaped and stuck to one side of the hair. If yes, it's nits—buy a dedicated nit comb and medicated lotion immediately to save time.

Please get this checked properly by a doctor. I self-treated what I thought was dry dandruff with heavy home remedies, but it was actually a severe lice infestation that caused painful scalp infections and hair fall. Don't delay professional help.

My grandmother always recommended warm neem oil for any scalp irritation or lice issues. However, if the itching is too severe, it is best to visit a skin specialist who can look under a dermatoscope and give you the right medicated shampoo.

If it is just dandruff, daily physical activity and a clean diet can help improve scalp blood circulation and reduce flaking. But if it's nits, exercise won't help clear them. Get a quick doctor's advice so you can treat it correctly.