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A 31-year-old female asked:

My son 26mon old loosing hair have itchy scalp no ring worm/dandruff should i shave his head he just don't drink enough water he eats fine plz help?

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Dr. Al Hegab
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Dermatologist: Evaluation is warranted, possibly he is suffering from seborrhoeic dermatitis or some other scaly skin condition, shaving isn't the treatment, proper management is needed, good luck
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