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Fungal infection in hair

2016-05-05 16:14:36
My mother is a diabetic and under supervision of cghs doctors. Few months ago she noticed that in her hair scalp dry white powdey patches occur and continous itching in scalp? Any complete home remedy for it or any treatment without affecting her health
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Apply plain candid lotion on scalp. Show a nearby Dermatologist. Take care. Stay healthy. Regards, Dr. Jolly Shah DNB Dermatology, Mumbai.

Answered2016-05-05 16:31:18

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