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White patch on face
My daughter is one year old. She has developed white patch on her face for past 20 days. What could be underlying cause of white patch and how can one treat it ?
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Probably pitriaysis alba...it waxing and waning....any history allergy, skin lesions.....it's associated with atopy.... treatment with 1 per hydrocortisone ointment,for 2 to 4 weeks
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It may be the type Pitrysis alba or may be an early sign of vitilago.I would like to see the picture before making further comments.
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Better send a clear picture and don't apply any cream.
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More details and check up is needed to confirm. It is a disorder called pityriasis alba.This usually gets better but may take time. The cause is not exactly known. Dry skin is associated commonly. Treatment can be given. Please consult directly for a prescription
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It is called Pityriasis Alba
Usually it wont cause any permanent white patch
It will go by itself
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just apply some moisturizer over that area
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Pitriasis alba
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use a moisturising lotion like dermadew baby lotion. it will slowly disappear. it happens in cold climate.
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Dr. Mounica Gudavalli
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vijayawada
It could be pytriasis alba , if any itching present and further increasing in patch u can use desowen 0.05% cream for one week
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Apply moisturizer after bathing
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician/dermatologist.
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Dr. K Srinivas
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Kurnool
Pityriasis alba ,it goes on it's own kindly apply some moisturizer n protect from sunlight
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Dryness or too much sun exposure
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Aplly moisturizer
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kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Pityriasis alba
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