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Hypopigmentation on face
My 14 year old daughter has developed couple of small pigmentated spots on her face with no other symptoms. She is very healthy otherwise, has never had any health issues ever. We do not have a family history of Vitiligo. do you think it might be vitiligo, hormonal changes or something else.
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Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it sounds like pityriasis alba. Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition mostly occurring in children and usually seen as dry, fine-scaled, pale patches on the face.
No treatment is required and the patches in time will settle in due course of time. The redness, scale and itch if present may be managed with simple emollients and sometimes hydrocortisone, a weak steroid, is also used.Severe cases may require PUVA therapy.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing and if you have any additional queries.
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it sounds like pityriasis alba. Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition mostly occurring in children and usually seen as dry, fine-scaled, pale patches on the face.
No treatment is required and the patches in time will settle in due course of time. The redness, scale and itch if present may be managed with simple emollients and sometimes hydrocortisone, a weak steroid, is also used.Severe cases may require PUVA therapy.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing and if you have any additional queries.
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