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White patches in the head
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There are white patches in the 2 month old baby scalp which is scaly and looks like dandruff. What is it, please suggest . Photo attached
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It looks like a cradle cap. No need to worry it resolves it own upto 12 months of age
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use coconut hair oil daily and mild shampoo
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Dendruff
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Yes it looks like dandruff
to apply coconut oil in night daily
Use mild shampoo like spoo shampoo over scalp 2-3 times /week
It will go off soon
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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Raipur
Spoo shampoo twice weekly
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Most likely cradle cap. Use spoo shampoo 2-3 times a week
Apply oil for only 15-20 minutes before head bath
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Pediatrician consultation physically to assess the severity
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Dr. Dharmishta Verat
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
Looks like cradle cap
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Visit the pediatrician , he/she will evaluate the severity and may suggest some shampoo
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Dr. Devaraja
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11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
It appears to be either cradle cap or seborrheic dermatitis. This condition is quite common in young children and typically resolves by itself over time.
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