good morning sir, my 3 yrs old girl got dry white patches like dandruff on her scalp which goes away when I massage with oil....Is it cradle cap or dandruff..

1 Answer

ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. it might not cradle cap.. it may be dandruff or some fungal infection.. it's preferable to visit your skin specialist doctor, for further evaluation and exact treatment or management.

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