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My daughter’s dandruff

My 5-year-old daughter has been suffering from Dandruff since she was a baby. Kindly let me know the cause of her problem and how to solve it.

Yejide (by SMS)

 

Dandruff is a common condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake. It isn’t contagious or serious. But it can be embarrassing and difficult to treat. Dandruff is considered to be a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis. In babies, seborrheic dermatitis is called cradle cap. Dandruff signs and symptoms may include; skin flakes on the scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard or mustache, shoulders. As well as itchy scalp. Scaly, crusty scalp can occur in infants with cradle cap. Dandruff may have several causes, including: Irritated, oily skin, not shampooing enough. Mild dandruff can be treated with a gentle daily shampoo. If that doesn’t work, a medicated shampoo may help.

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