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What Causes Small White Spots On Body In Children?
Hello,I have seen very small white spots on my three year old daughter. I am very worried. I have been to dermatologist. He said i should not be worried. Please suggest what it can be? He has prescribed moisturizing cream and a tropical steroid. I am based in Hyderabad and have seen many people with this discolouration. Please advise.Thanks
Fri, 17 Apr 2020
Hello,
* There can be various issues of white spots in children as
- fungal infection
- sun sensitivity related
- vitiligo of various congenital disorders
* It is the regular sequential follow up with the dermatologist which gives you precise idea of the progress and further need of any evaluation if at all in terms of skin biopsy or others.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
* There can be various issues of white spots in children as
- fungal infection
- sun sensitivity related
- vitiligo of various congenital disorders
* It is the regular sequential follow up with the dermatologist which gives you precise idea of the progress and further need of any evaluation if at all in terms of skin biopsy or others.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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