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White patch on skin
My son is three month old and suddenly he got this white patch on his left leg .. what is the reason for this and please tell me the possible cure .
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It looks like pityriasis alba, its a common skin rash in children . Keep the skin moisturised . It will resolve on its own no need to worry .
If such patches appear on another parts of body or rapidly increase in size then physical consultation will be needed with a dermatologist
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That's a type of mild eczema, pityriasis alba.
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Just apply moisturiser or oil after bath
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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Rajkot
Seems pityriasis alba
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