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My 7 yr old daughter has alapesha what would you recommend that's over-the-counter n gentle to treat her scalp with?
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Cause?: You should see a dermatologist to determine what's causing the cause is. If its alopecia areata there ot be much he can do to help.
Answered 2/14/2013
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Cause? : See a dermatologist to establish a cause. If she has seborrhoic dermatitis he can prescribe a n anti fungal shampoo, but if its alopecia areata it may not be treatable.
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