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My 1.4 year old daughter had cradle cap before. Now she is having dry dandruff like patches on her scalp. I am not able to shampoo her hair regularly as she catches cold very often. What all home remedies Can I follow to get rid of this dandruff on her hair? I'm really worried ..
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This is very common and is called cradle cap only. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and
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