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White patches around chin and mouth
Hi my seven months old baby boy has developed white patches around his mouth and chin which is spreading.
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Hello there, kindly send pictures.
1. Either it is Pityriasis alba- need not do anything
2. Can be due to vitamin deficiency
3. Can be Fungal infection
4. Can be atopic dermatitis
Do consult online and get examined and prescribed properly. Don't worry
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Please send pictures
Any associated itching?
Anywhere else on body?
Mostly, it's mild and very common and not to worry.
Just share pictures
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Please send photo. Without photo difficult to diagnose skin condition
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
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Dr. Jyothi
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Hyderabad
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Pityriasis alba
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Don't worry those are called Pityriasis Alba
They will disappear by 2-3months
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