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Small white patches on baby face

2020-05-01 18:26:38
My baby is 1 yr 8 months old and from last few days he is having minute white patches on cheeks. What could be the reason. Is it related to any deficiency of vitamin?
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Don’t worry most of time these patches are ptriyasia Alba Don’t require any treatment May apply some moisturiser
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Answered2020-05-02 07:50:46

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Please give pictures. It could be due to fungal infection for which you can use Nuforce GM ointment or Candid dusting powder

Answered2020-05-02 04:03:28

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White patches on cheeks can be due to fungal infection.. apply some anti fungal +mild steroid cream..supplement him vitamin D,Eand calcium. Deworming is also required..

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