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Suggest Treatment For White Patches On The Cheeks
Hi.my daughter(3.3yrs) is having white patches on her both cheeks.before six months it started in a small size.till Feb it was same in size but this month it is growing and more visible than before.she has dry skin and also is not interested in vegetables and healthy foods.can you me what are that spots
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query .As per your query you have white patches on the cheeks . The symptoms you mention in query are clearly indicating allergic reaction. But in your case it is creating problem that is ' CONTACT DERMATITIS . There can be other reasons also like environmental changes or direct sunlight exposure . I would suggest you to give cold compresses to affected area twice a day , stop using cosmetic product immediately , use ' KOJIC ACID ' cream twice a day . It is very effective and safe for long term use and protect skin from direct exposure. If condition doesn't get better in a month then consult pediatrician for proper diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment for limited period , hydroquinone cream, retenoids or antibiotics .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query .As per your query you have white patches on the cheeks . The symptoms you mention in query are clearly indicating allergic reaction. But in your case it is creating problem that is ' CONTACT DERMATITIS . There can be other reasons also like environmental changes or direct sunlight exposure . I would suggest you to give cold compresses to affected area twice a day , stop using cosmetic product immediately , use ' KOJIC ACID ' cream twice a day . It is very effective and safe for long term use and protect skin from direct exposure. If condition doesn't get better in a month then consult pediatrician for proper diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment for limited period , hydroquinone cream, retenoids or antibiotics .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The white patch can be a frictional keratosis or white sponge nevi. Nothing to be panic, consult a pediatric dental surgeon and get it evaluated. If it is a frictional keratosis, the cause has to be removed like any sharp cuspal edges of the teeth. If it is a white sponge nevi, it requires no treatment. If it is interfering with the mastication, then it has to be removed surgically.
I hope I have answered your query, take care.
The white patch can be a frictional keratosis or white sponge nevi. Nothing to be panic, consult a pediatric dental surgeon and get it evaluated. If it is a frictional keratosis, the cause has to be removed like any sharp cuspal edges of the teeth. If it is a white sponge nevi, it requires no treatment. If it is interfering with the mastication, then it has to be removed surgically.
I hope I have answered your query, take care.
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