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Patch on the cheek
Hello Doctor, my 15-year-old child has had a light-colored patch on the cheek for about 1 month. It looks different from the surrounding skin and we are concerned about what may be causing it. Kindly advise what treatment can be started for the time being until we visit you, and whether this could be due to a skin condition, fungal infection, allergy, or pigmentation issue. Please let us know if any cream or care is recommended for now.
Light itching also.
Thank you.
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• Most likely tinea faciei (fungal infection) rather than seborrheic dermatitis
• Features supporting this: well-defined light patch with mild scaling + itching
• Not typical of vitiligo (no scaling) and less likely simple pigmentation issue
Helpful tips / Words of caution
• Do NOT use steroid creams (can worsen fungal infection and change appearance)
• Keep area dry and clean
• Avoid sharing towels/pillows
• Wash face after sweating
• ⚠️ Mild lightening may persist temporarily even after cure (post-inflammatory hypopigmentation)
Kindly consult with me via Practo for detailed Evaluation and Treatment
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this patch... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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Does it have itching/ abnormal sensation?
Any history of application of topicals?
Many more questions needs to be answered before starting your child on his personalised treatment
Also share a clear picture in good lighting of affected area
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Avoid any home remedies
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Hello
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Avoid starting any steroid cream on your own.
If the patch becomes more visible, spreads, or doesn’t improve in 2–3 weeks, it’s best to get it examined once to confirm the diagnosis.
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Have you applied anything on it already ? Need a little more detailed history
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Apply moisturiser and nothing else before you get a consultation.
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Surat
Specific treatment available for better outcomes
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Will improve with specific medication.
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Could be fungal infection or allergic
Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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