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Child Facing Hair & Nail Issues
My daughter is facing issues with her hair and nails. Her hair growth is very slow, and there are a few small patches on her scalp where hair is not growing at all, creating visible bald spots. These areas seem to be gradually increasing. Along with this, her nails are also not growing properly. They appear thin, brittle, and tend to break or chip easily. She is otherwise active but thin . We are concerned about these symptoms and would like to understand what could be the possible reasons behind this. Kindly guide us on what steps we should take next.
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It may be fungal infection of the scalp. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
It's Scalp fungus infection
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consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
There seems to be some skin pathology as can be seen the scalp picture. Kindly go for physical consultation
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Dr. Raina Arora
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Ajmer
The image you have shown should some violet patches too in the scalp with areas of sparse hair. It would be better if you timely consult a dermatologist as it could be sign of an auto inflammatory disease.
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