White patches on face and neck

[SSriram]

Hi,
My son is 8yrs old. He has some white patches on his face. He is going to summer camp where he goes for swimming and also he is in sun for a sometime.

We tried cortizone + vaseline. but doesn't work. I think may be its allergy.

Please let me know

Regards
Sriram
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[Jaysathi]

I am jay 29 years old, Since, from past 3 months I have been observed one small white patch on my neck and it is growing both the side and it looks very odd when i tan in sun I am worried! Since I met doctor he said he dont have a clue and told me to stand in hot sun to get more tan and suggesgted two types of cream to apply twice a day! Can any one help me to get rid of this and more over none of them have a problem in my family!

[KT85]

Sir,

I have recently developed a small white patch on left side of my chin. the difference in color is not too much but I can notice it. I am 24 years old.
Is this due to some deficiency. Please suggest if there's any diet or food or cream to follow.


Many Thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These white patches are of pityriasis alba. This is characterized by hypopigmented, round to oval, scaling patches on the face, upper arms, neck, or shoulders.

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 your son is doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.