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Suggest Treatment For Post Inflammatory Hypopigmentation On Legs Of A Toddler

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Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016
Question: My toddler has post inflammatory hypopigmentation on her legs after flea bites and a few spots have small hypopigmented scars. I am wondering if this will ever go away and if her skin will return to normal color and scars will fade? She is very young. Pediatrician said it could take up to six months to a year but says most likely it will return color because children's skin heals faster. Is this true it will fade in 6months-1 year? I am just so worried it will be permanent and I don't want my baby scarred. These spots are not from deep cuts but from scratching at the surface of flea bites. I have been putting lotions on to help moisturize and I've been using XXXXXXX butter and sunscreen as well as calamine and hydocortisone for the itch. I am just worried and wanted reassurance they will go away after time and wondered if there is anything else I can do.
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Answered by Dr. Arun (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it will change

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
As described by you the post inflammatory hypo pigmentation will take time to come to normal.
It may take up to a year to change colour.
Just follow the current medication which is appropriate for the issue.
Don't worry.
No need for extra treatment.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Post Inflammatory Hypopigmentation On Legs Of A Toddler

Brief Answer: Yes it will change Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. As described by you the post inflammatory hypo pigmentation will take time to come to normal. It may take up to a year to change colour. Just follow the current medication which is appropriate for the issue. Don't worry. No need for extra treatment. Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery. Regards.