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What Do White Scabs On The Scalp Of A 6 Year Old Indicate?
my 6 year old son has white silver scabs on his scalp from his childhood very mild, they are never gone, but can be maintained by a coconut oil message. All doctors said it is dry scalp, I am getting all the answers as psoriasis when I do a research. I haven t used any medication on it till date
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Hello,
Most probably it will be a fungal infection.
As first-line management you can try antifungal shampoo like clotrimazole shampoo on alternate days.
If symptoms persist to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Most probably it will be a fungal infection.
As first-line management you can try antifungal shampoo like clotrimazole shampoo on alternate days.
If symptoms persist to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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