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Suggest Treatment For White Marks On The Face Of A Child

Hi this is Akshima. I am worried about my son’s skin. He is 4+. He is getting whitish marks on his chicks ( discolouration). 2 months before it was just on one chick,but now m looking 2 ,3 more. I met with paediatrician, (I thought it may be due to mal nutrition), but she said it is eczema , and she prescribed sigmacort cream (hydrocortisone acetate cream), I am using it for approx 40 days but am not getting any result. Please give me some advice. Thanks. Your sincerely.
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Hi,

Can you send me a picture? What is the shape and colour of the lesion? any itching? Is the overlying skin scaling / peeling?

Most common causes of hypopigmented lesions (lighter coloured than surrounding skin) on face are pityriasis alba and pityriasis versicolor. Less commonly this can be fungal infection (tinea) also. The first condition will respond to moisturising agents and topical steroids, while others need anti-fungals. You can seek the help of a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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Suggest Treatment For White Marks On The Face Of A Child

Hi, Can you send me a picture? What is the shape and colour of the lesion? any itching? Is the overlying skin scaling / peeling? Most common causes of hypopigmented lesions (lighter coloured than surrounding skin) on face are pityriasis alba and pityriasis versicolor. Less commonly this can be fungal infection (tinea) also. The first condition will respond to moisturising agents and topical steroids, while others need anti-fungals. You can seek the help of a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician