Fungal infection in hair

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My mother is a diabetic and under supervision of cghs doctors. Few months ago she noticed that in her hair scalp dry white powdey patches occur and continous itching in scalp? Any complete home remedy for it or any treatment without affecting her health

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Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia Trichologist 26 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia

Trichologist 26 yrs exp Mumbai

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Apply plain candid lotion on scalp. Show a nearby Dermatologist. Take care. Stay healthy. Regards, Dr. Jolly Shah DNB Dermatology, Mumbai.

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