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What Could Cause A White Patch On Cheeks For A 5month Old?
Hello docter this is Joshua, I found some light white paths in my 5 months old boy baby chin, I ask my docter he said nothing worry, he priscribe derma due baby soap, alovera cream, am applying this, but still am panic, may I knw what is this, whay this came
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Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Light colored patches is most likely to be just post-inflammatory hypopigmentation resulting from seborrheic dermatitis. It is not something to be worried for.
I would suggest that, in addition to the moisturizer (Elovera cream) you could apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propioante cream, twice daily, just over the patch.
That should make it resolve faster within 2-3 weeks.
Regards
Light colored patches is most likely to be just post-inflammatory hypopigmentation resulting from seborrheic dermatitis. It is not something to be worried for.
I would suggest that, in addition to the moisturizer (Elovera cream) you could apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propioante cream, twice daily, just over the patch.
That should make it resolve faster within 2-3 weeks.
Regards
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