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White patches on face
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My skin is dry, and now white patches are coming on my face. Please see attached photo in which white patches are appearing on my face. Please give me suggestions.
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Hi! They appear like allergic patches.
Next Steps
Apply a good moisturiser like emolene and use a good sunscreen like sunban while going out
Health Tips
Avoid heavy fragrant or perfumed products
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It looks like allergic patch to sun exposure.
Do u have any itching while under sun?
Next Steps
Use Good Sunscreen spf >30 and avoid exposure to sun.
During winter skin becomes dry, Apply any mositurizing lotion immediately after bath on wet skin.
Health Tips
Avoid Harsh medicated soaps and topical ateroid ointments.
Look for any increase in size of lesion or becoming still whiter.
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