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Suggest Remedies For Marks On The Face

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Posted on Tue, 25 Apr 2017
Question: Hello

I have attached the photo of my nephew.

Can you tell why this kind of marks increasing on his face. I was hoping it would go but they are still there from past three weeks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pityriasis XXXXXXX

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
The child has developed pityriasis XXXXXXX infection.
It is a nild superficial fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for a month.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
There is nothing to worry.
It is a common condition and can be treated.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Send me another picture after a month.
Thank you.
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Suggest Remedies For Marks On The Face

Brief Answer: Pityriasis XXXXXXX Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. The child has developed pityriasis XXXXXXX infection. It is a nild superficial fungal infection. I treat such cases with a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for a month. It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter. There is nothing to worry. It is a common condition and can be treated. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Send me another picture after a month. Thank you.