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Child Having Circular Patches On Calf. No Itching And Irritation. What Could This Be?
Question: Pale circular parches of skin on my 4 year old's calfs , no irritation, no itching, looks same as other skin and feels just the same to tact.. 3-4 weeks now.. Looks like At the center the patches are regaining pigment
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
Probably you child has got a fungal infection.
It is called as p. Versicolor.
It is mild and usually asymptomatic.
I would like to see a photograph of the lesions.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and a better line of management.
Please upload a photograph.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
Probably you child has got a fungal infection.
It is called as p. Versicolor.
It is mild and usually asymptomatic.
I would like to see a photograph of the lesions.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and a better line of management.
Please upload a photograph.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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