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Insect on head, not lice

I have been battling bugs originally thought to be lice,  but I've found them and got them under the microscope - decidedly NOT pediculosis. They are spindly and fibrous looking.   There were even bundles of what masquerade as normal clothing fiber clusters,  but when magnified,  appear to actually be creepy critters.   They are leaving little white nits in my hair and I've used pyrethin twice and now a slew of essential oils day and night,  coconut oil soaks and vinegar washes and washing everything in the house, and still  they persist!!!! I'm about to lose my mind.   What the Heck could this be?? Anyone interested in helping me solve this I have photos.  
Will see a specialist soon but unsure who to turn to :(
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rope worm...looks like a fibre but curls up when you touch it.  i am in north america; they say it is not a problem here.  ya, right.  no cure is another issue.
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