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What Causes Light Brown Patches On Cheek Of A Child?

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015

Question: Hi ,

I am seeing a light brown patch on my kids cheeks.. It appeared last week.. Not sure if he got hurt.. He is 3.. It is not bothering him anyways. Any idea could it be an allergy to something?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Attaching an image would be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for posting on HealthcareMagic.

Unfortunately the details are not enough to comment upon. Could you please attach a photo of the same so that I am in a better position to comment. Also mention if it seems to be itchy.

You have a feature to upload the image by yourself on the right side of this query page. Please utilize it.

I would await your response. Thereafter I would surely try to help you out.

Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das

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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

It is not itchy.. Not even rough.. My kid is not even aware of it.. Neither is it increasing.. Attaching its pic

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your son seems to be having a condition called melasma.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

I have gone through the attached image. Your son seems to have a condition called melasma. It is a harmless condition that generally subsides gradually. Some simple ointments can provide relief but I would not suggest self medication. Visiting a dermatologist can be helpful in this regard.

You may visit the following link for more information:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000836.htm

Hope that helps.

Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta