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Could White Patch On Nose Of A 2 Year Old Be A Vitiligo Patch?
hello sir, My 2 year old kid has developed a white patch on the nose. Is this a vitiligo patch? I have vitiligo since 2 years from the time of delivery and it started from the nose only. Is there chances for my baby also to have vitiligo. Is this heriditary?could you please help
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
It may be heredetary in some, but vitiligo occurs due to various causes.
Better consult a dermotologist and confirm the diagnosis first
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
It may be heredetary in some, but vitiligo occurs due to various causes.
Better consult a dermotologist and confirm the diagnosis first
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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