What Causes White Dots On The Forehead?

Posted on Tue, 25 Jul 2017

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Tue, 25 Jul 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hi doctor, my son has white dots on his forehead. He is 4 months old.. it has appeared from the last 1 month.I have started using tedibar soap for the baby after this ( recommendation from a medical student) & Sebamed moisturizer.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be pityriasis versicolor, topical antifungal

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and your baby seems to be having pityriasis versicolor which is a superficial fungal infection of the skin.
I would recommend you to apply topical antifungal like sertaconazole cream on the affected areas twice daily for 2-3 weeks.
This should resolve the infection but it is a prescription drug and should be used under the supervision of the doctor.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

How long will it take for the spots to disappear if the above cream.is applied? What are the reasons for this infection?

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

Brief Answer:
Will take around 3 weeks to disappear

Detailed Answer:
It will take around 3 weeks for the spots to disappear.
It is basically a superficial fungal infection which is common in hot humid weather.
It can also get transmitted from some infected person or using infected persons soap or towel.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy