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Increasing white mark in Chik
My son is 7 years old and weight approx 20kg. He is suffering from skin problem from last 20 days in his Chik. it is spreading slowly and forming white mark. I am applying moisturizer but no affect. He is taking iron syrup and ultra D3 for his anemia. Kindly tell what needs to do?
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It's Pityriasis alba., a type of eczema. Apply moisturiser /oil just after bath. Lycor 1% twice a day for 5 days if itching
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Consult with skin specialist i think
To Rule out what is exact cause of white mark
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Keep applying moisturizer
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Dr. Shikhar Garg
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Varanasi
Pityriasis alba. Will need desonide ointment and atogla ointment for 2 weeks.
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Dr. Varun Dasari
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
The condition is called pityriasis alba. Usually moisturizer and sunscreen spf >30 application reduces the spots in 01 month. In severe cases mild steroid ointment can be given.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Pityriasis alba
Needs deworming, multivitamin and local application tube
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