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White patches on face

2018-09-28 08:19:31
My 11 month old baby is getting white patches all around his mouth area.. Its been 2 months and there not much difference. What to do
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Most of the times it's pitriasis Alba but as u posted the pic it could be vitiligo

Answered2018-09-28 12:09:49

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It can a benign condition like pityriasis alba. Which will settle by itself. If no itching or redness and not spreading wide off.. you can wait.. if worried a dermatologist consultation is worthwhile.

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