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What Causes White Spots On Arms And Legs Of A Child?

my 2 year old niece gets these white spots usually in the mid section of her arms nd the mid rear section of her legs where she sweats the most, my brother in law said its acxema or something like that, but from what i read thats way different, what could it be and could it be somehting serious?
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
White spots over the skin may be B complex deficiency, fungal infection of the skin and even vitiligo.
One has to see and decide .
Better consult dermotologist.
You may try B complex syrup and /or antifungal skin cream.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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What Causes White Spots On Arms And Legs Of A Child?

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. White spots over the skin may be B complex deficiency, fungal infection of the skin and even vitiligo. One has to see and decide . Better consult dermotologist. You may try B complex syrup and /or antifungal skin cream. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics