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Suggest Treatment For White Patches On Face Of Child
Hi sir My son is having white patches on his face..applied corticosteroid cream and it disappeared but again came..applying oilattum lotion...white patches got dull..doctor told it was due to dry skin and exposure to sunlight.. He is in home only..stlll having white patches
Tue, 5 May 2015
Hello. I am Dr. Praveen and I will be answering your question today.
Its good to give him a diet rich with fruits and veggies. Zinc based creams are also advised in such instances though the rate of change will be slower. Corticosteroids are best avoided unless in severe cases as it can cause thinning of skin and long term use can affect adrenal function.
Wishing you good health. Please feel free to drop in any more queries if need be.
Take care. Warm regards,
Dr Praveen Jeyapathy
Its good to give him a diet rich with fruits and veggies. Zinc based creams are also advised in such instances though the rate of change will be slower. Corticosteroids are best avoided unless in severe cases as it can cause thinning of skin and long term use can affect adrenal function.
Wishing you good health. Please feel free to drop in any more queries if need be.
Take care. Warm regards,
Dr Praveen Jeyapathy
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