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White patches on head and forehead

2022-02-16 16:10:15
My 7 months old daughter has white patches on her head and forehead. Her scalp is also full of dandruff despite regular wash.. I am attaching images of her. Kindly advise what could be the reason?
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Don't worry... child suffering from Atopic dermatitis causing this white patches... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription

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Hi. They look like post inflammatory hypopigmentation which is commonly seen in sensitive skin babies. I would suggest you to use moisturizer and don't keep changing the products
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if the patches don't subside in 3 months, consult nearest dermatologist in person

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