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My daughter(15)a white patch on her scalp where her hairline above her neck begins anti dand shampoo works temp only. is scalpicin or aquafor ok?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Shampoo: Try using Nizoral (ketoconazole) 1 percent available otc.

Answered 6/30/2014

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