Fungal infection in hair

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Asked for Female, 58 Years

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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Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia Trichologist 25 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia

Trichologist 25 yrs exp Mumbai

Apply plain candid lotion on scalp. Show a nearby Dermatologist. Take care. Stay healthy. Regards, Dr. Jolly Shah DNB Dermatology, Mumbai.

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