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8 weeks ago I my scalp started itching. When I combed my hair out over the bathroom basin these black things come out. I assumed they were lice, so over the following 2 weeks I spent a lot of money on different products. However I still had them. I went to a lice specialist who had one of those special head covers, but she couldn't find anything. 
So I came home thinking OK, perhaps they've gone, but just 3 hours later the itching started again. I do have a dog, but she has had so many baths and treatments for fleas. I did take her to the vet to have her checked out. He confirmed she didn't have fleas.
Anyway the more research I did online the more I've become convinced they are no lice but fleas as I recognised all 4 images from the life cycle of fleas image I found online. I have tried cider vinegar, tea tree oils, medicated shampoos, salt you name it I've tried it. I shower twice a day washing my hair and putting lots of conditioner on to comb though my hair with a nit comb. Yet the little so and sos are still with me. For the 1st hour after my shower my head feels fine, then it starts to itch and I find little black dots all around my neck and chest area. So I go upstairs and wash them away with a flannel, whilst at the same time combing my hair over the wash basin where more come out, sometimes long straight things. Embarrassingly once when I was showering one came from my crotch area too.
When I go to bed I'm no longer putting a duvet or sheet over me so I can see what the back sheet looks like in the morning. It's usually got white specks all the sheet, which I'm presuming are eggs. Once in a while I'm woken by something biting my legs and when I look there is one of this white spots under my leg or foot.
This is us seriously wearing me down mentally and reduces me to tears on a regular basis. I don't know what else to do hence why I'm asking if amybody has a solution as I'm seriously thinking the only way to get rid of them is to cut all my hair off as I am desperate, but as a woman that would be drastic measures.
Check with a doctor before taking this advice. I don't know your health status-meds.
I took 2 tbs of unprocessed Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar. 1 tbs in am. &1 tbs before bed. Put it in juice to mask the taste. I use apple or grape juice. Rinse mouth out with milk so acidity doesn't ruin tooth enamel. I did this and starting seeing a huge difference after 3 days.
I vacuumed every day, and purchased a spray with an IGR, (This is an insect growth Regulator). IGRS stop the flea life cycle. IGRS are strong enough to kill all stages of life including larvae, pupae, egg, adult. I purchased Armor & Conquer. Just google it and purchase it online. I sprayed it on my couch, under my couch, under my cushions, basically on floors. Be careful not to get on humans or pets.
Please see your doctor immediately-describe your problem (bringing a copy of your letter here for the doctor is a good idea). Your doctor will analyze the problem and may be able to provide a solution.
I seen countless doctors and specialists none can agree what they are, some say lice, some say fleas. They gave me the treatments you can get across the counter and are no good what so ever and only conditioner and combing every day will sort it.
I put baking soda on yesterday and it felt different, less itching.
Lady, you have a serious problem and you have my sympathy. I can readily tell the difference between a flea and a louse. Most people can. Did the doctors ask you to bring in a sample, and did you?
I think maybe your problem is fleas. I say that because you are re infested so quickly. So, it may not be that none of the remedies worked, but that you keep being re infested. Also, lice attach themselves to the hair with a strong glue. They're not going to leave just because you see a lice specialist. If she didn't see evidence of lice, I'm sure you don't have them.
Treatment for lice is a whole different story, but if the problem is fleas, the only solution may be to have your house bombed. You may have to stay with a relative or friend or in a hotel a couple days after the procedure. It would be a small price to pay to get your life back.
I wish you luck
