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Severe Dandruff Looks Like Patches, 11 Yr Old. Candid Gives Temporary Relief. Permanent Cure?

my 11 yr old daughter suffering from severe dandruff which looks more like patches .i ve been using candid b lotion after every shampoo bath,which helped but this is not a permanent solution,it comes back the moment she stops using candid b.this time by mistake i purchased candid lotion .do you think she can use this the same way as candid b ?
Tue, 25 Sep 2012
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Hi,Sima,
Thanks for query.
Antifungal lotion is not much effective on dandruff.
Apply Selen or selsun shampoo lotion for dandruff.
Apply as per instruction given in leaf given with bottle.
She can use Candid lotion instead of Candid B.lotion.
Ok and bye
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Severe Dandruff Looks Like Patches, 11 Yr Old. Candid Gives Temporary Relief. Permanent Cure?

Hi,Sima, Thanks for query. Antifungal lotion is not much effective on dandruff. Apply Selen or selsun shampoo lotion for dandruff. Apply as per instruction given in leaf given with bottle. She can use Candid lotion instead of Candid B.lotion. Ok and bye