My 6 month old son is having dry scalp with itching and white flakes too. Redness of scalp. Please suggest a medication.

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Dr. Prakash MedatwalPediatrician38yrs exp

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suffering from seborrhic dermatitis.Wash scalp with anti dandruff shampoo on alternate days,remember do not leave shampoo for long period.Around 3-4 application will solve the problem.

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Dr. Gaurav GuptaPediatrician23yrs exp

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Hi, thanks for contacting me. Your son is possibly suffering from eczema/ dandruff of the scalp. Treatment would involve keeping the scalp'moist' use a good quality oil to massage the roots and then wash it off after 10 minutes with a baby'no-tears' shampoo. If the problem persists, talk to me on private chat or consult your pediatrician. Warm regards

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Dr. Ashok SadhwaniPediatrician25yrs exp

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It must be seborrheic dermatitis.Apply flutivate-E cream once daily for 2 wks then inform

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Dr. Sham Baburao PathanuPediatrician26yrs exp

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Mometasone ointment apply daily once for 15-20 days.

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