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What Causes White Patches On Cheek?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Question: Hello; I have a white patch on my cheek bone - about an inch in diameter, slightly raised - from the sun. Might Valtrex help. I've taken it before when I had a swelling on my lower lip, also from the sun & valtrex helped. Or any other suggestions?
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Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
White patches on the cheek

Detailed Answer:

The white patches on the cheek could be due to pityriasis XXXXXXX postinflammatory hypopigmentation, tinea versicolor, vitiligo, etc.

Valtrex (Valacyclovir Hydrochloride) is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses.

A dermatologist need to examine the lesions and prescribe the drugs accordingly.
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Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas

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What Causes White Patches On Cheek?

Brief Answer: White patches on the cheek Detailed Answer: The white patches on the cheek could be due to pityriasis XXXXXXX postinflammatory hypopigmentation, tinea versicolor, vitiligo, etc. Valtrex (Valacyclovir Hydrochloride) is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses. A dermatologist need to examine the lesions and prescribe the drugs accordingly.