What Causes A White Patch On The Face?

Posted on Tue, 29 Nov 2016

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Question : My son has a small white patch on face

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be from nutritional deficiency

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

The white patch seem to be due to nutritional deficiency like calcium and iron.
Calcirol has too high dose to be given to a child. He should receive one-fourth of the XXXXXXX once a week. Alongwith he can be given Syrup dexorange 1 tbsp daily for 1 month.

It is better to do blood test for serum calcium, vitamin D and B12. Also hemoglobin levels to be done before giving him these supplements.

I also suggest cleaner drinking water from RO system to prevent any fungal skin infection.

Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar