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My daughter is 7 yrs old . Scalp redness
My daughter is 7 yrs old . She has scalp redness at back of head . After wake up the redness is high . After combing the redness is reducing . If I put one pony tail the redness is high. If I split and put two side pony tails there is no redness . I applied muciprocin and hhzole . No improvement . I attach the photo . Pls
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Its seborrheic dermatitis
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this scalp redness.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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Slight seborrhoeic dermatitis. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment
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Take consultation and discuss I detail
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
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40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Specific medications are required for the same,kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly
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Dr. Amandeep
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6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Peerzada Ashraf
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11 yrs exp
Srinagar
Tinea capitis,,, conslt online
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
It is seborrheic dermatitis.
Specific medication will treat condition
Kindly consult me online for proper assessment and treatment.
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Dr. Shaily Agrawal
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Gondia
Red patch on scalp in children is often due to seborrheic dermatitis.
Use ketoconazole 2% shampoo twice a week. Mild steroid may be needed if redness persists.
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Consult if patch spreads or itches more.
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Avoid oiling and keep scalp clean.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Oral medicines are needed
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Dr. Arpita
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15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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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