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White spot on face
My son is 1 year 9 months old . I noticed that he is having white spots on his face from last 10 days and it is spreading. I dewormed him last month. What should I do?
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Pityriasis alba
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Looking like pityriasis alba, (dry skin ) apply moisturiser, protect from sun .If exposed to sun baby will tan , sunlight supress the pigmentation in the patch. As such climate also dry.Colour will normalise in few months.Zincovit,albendazole were now outdated. Moisturiser is the main treatment.
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
Early consultations can prevent complications.
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )
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It is P alba.
Just moisturize the skin, keep the child away from sunlight for a while. It will fade gradually.
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Apply moisturizer regularly
Sometimes, it can be due to anemia or fungal infection. Better to test for anemia.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Balavanthray D Masali
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Bijapur
Most likely Pityriasis Alba – a harmless dryness-related condition.
Moisturize well, use sunscreen, avoid over-washing.
It fades naturally. No need to panic.”
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Don't worry
That's a type of fungal infection called Pityriasis Alba
It will go by itself
No medicine needed
Just apply normal moisturizer
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