Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
White small paches on forehead
My 3 months baby has white paches on his forehead when he was 1 month old it was too small and were present only on forehead now he is 3.5 months and his patches size is also increasing and very small similer paches is coming ok chicks too please let me know what the issue
Answers (2)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Common Causes of White Patches in Infants (3 months):
1. Post-inflammatory hypopigmentation
Most common after healing from eczema, insect bites, or skin irritation.
Usually temporary and resolves on its own.
2. Pityriasis Alba (rare but possible)
Presents as faint, scaly, pale patches, often in children over 1 year.
May be linked to dry skin or mild eczema.
What to Do:
Home Care (initial management):
Use gentle cleansers – no soaps or perfumed products.
Apply moisturizer 2–3 times daily
Apply calamine lotion 2- 3 times a day.
Avoid scrubbing or overwashing the face.
When to See a Doctor:
If the patches are spreading or persistent.
If there's redness, itching, scaling, or signs of infection.
Health Tips
try home management for a week, if it's not resolving consult a near by doctor.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+176
Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Pityriasis alba
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.