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Hi, I'm mother of 3 months old now, since few weeks I'm facing issue with my scalp being too dry and itchy, dandruff like flakes being formed on scalp. I tired a home remedies by applying baking soda or diluted apple vinegar cider before washing with shampoo to get rid of these flakes and itchyness, but it comes back again and again. Please prescribe remedy.
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Hello dear. You have seborrheic dermatitis. Don't apply baking soda or vinegar on your scalp. It will cause contact dermatitis. Kindly consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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