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White patches on the face

2015-10-20 12:43:04
My son is 1 yr 8 months old. I can see few(4) white patches on his cheek from last 2 weeks. I'm worried if he has any deficiency. Please help.
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Hypopigmented patches on the face may be due to many causes but commonly due to earlier dryness or mild fungal infections, rather than deficiency. It's recommended to get a complete check up by a Pediatrician for diagnosis and treatment.

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