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What is dandruff

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My 8-year-old niece was recently diagnosed with Dandruff. Kindly let me know what causes this as well as the treatment.

Siji (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 Irritation, oily skin, and 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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