Suggest Treatment For Rashes On Chest Of A Child

Posted on Sat, 23 Jul 2016

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Sat, 23 Jul 2016 Answered on

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Question : Attached is the picture of my 3 month daughter she has a patch on her chest kindly check and give the reason for such patch

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

Brief Answer:
Either naevus depigmentosus or post inflammatory depigmentation

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it looks like either naevus depigmentosus or post inflammatory depigmentation.
When did you notice this patch?
Did you notice any rash prior to the appearance of this white patch?
Is it increasing in size?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (59 minutes later)

There was no rash before this patch..as she is growing patch is also growing slightly... What is it and way to apply its whitish patch...

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is naevus depigmentosus

Detailed Answer:
It is naevus depigmentosus most likely.
It is an asymptomatic developmental congenital disease.
It is harmless depigmented macule.
It may appear to increase slightly as the size of your baby increases.
No treatment is required for it. It won't respond to oral and topical medicines.
You can later go for plastic surgery if required for cosmetic reasons.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar