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Scalp redness
My kid is 6 yr old . While headshave at the age of 4 I have found that scalp redness at crown and nape of neck . Still the redness is there . Healthy scalp . No itching. No dandruff. No pain . Only diffused redness of scalp . I don't know when the mark / pigment / redness was first noticed . At the time of fist headshave at 1 yr no redness . Pls guide . Only the redness at crown area . Her skin also so sensitive . Is this birthmark . Pls
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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 by sending photos.
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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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It could be hemangioma
Proper examination with pictures required.
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Consult a dermatologist
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Need to see the condition whether it is birthmark or something else
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consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment
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