How Can White Patches On The Chin And Cheek Be Treated?

Posted on Sat, 28 Apr 2018

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Question : Hey doctor,

Recently I’ve noticed these white patches on my face specifically around my chin and also on my cheeks a bit. I’ve never really had anything like this I have attached some photos as well but it doesn’t really hurt or feel dry I only noticed it in the mirror.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Eczematous patches, cortisone cream, and moisturizing cream

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have reviewed the attached photographs and these are looking like eczematous patches.

I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily along with an application of a moisturizing cream on the entire face 2-3 times in a day.

Also, avoid using soap for washing face. Instead, use a soap-free cleanser.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (22 hours later)

Thanks for that doctor clears things up a bit the main thing is that I am currently overseas away from home for another week and I am not sure if I’ll be able to get access to those medications, would it do me any harm waiting a week until I get home or would it make it worse?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
You can wait for one week as it is not something serious.
Meanwhile cortisone cream is usually available as an over the counter medicine which should be easily available.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad