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White spots on hands
Hi my kids who is 3.5 years old is having white spots on his left hand , attaching photo
Cn anyone suggest what this can be
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Will need details regarding these spots
1- your kid has a previous injury to the same spot
2 - is this patch increasing in size
3- any insect bite history
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Hello
I understand your concern
This is called P.alba - it’s a common, harmless and non-contagious skin condition
It will take weeks to months for the pigmentation to return
Next Steps
Moisturise 2-3 times a day, use sunscreen, avoid excessive sun exposure
Health Tips
Avoid scrubbing and strong soaps
If there is no improvement in 4–6 weeks, or patches increase/spread/change, consider dermatologist reference or a skin scraping to rule out fungal infection.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once physically to nearby dermatologist
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