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Suggest Treatment For White Patches On The Cheeks
hi sir,i have a bad habit of eating raw rice and i have developed some white patches on either side of my cheek bone (near my eyes),i think it is due to lack of calcium.skin around my mouth has also darkened this gives an uneven complexion to my face. i have talked about this to many doctors but never got rid of this please give me some effective solution to this.
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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Seems that the white patches on your face are due to pityriasis alba which clinically presents as ill-defined, off-white colored, hypopigmented patches with some scaling.
They are commonly seen in those who have a dry skin. It is not due to calcium deficiency
I would suggest you to use a gentle cleanser for face wash rather than a soap, moisturize your skin twice daily and then apply a mildly potent topical steroid e.g hydrocortisone cream (cutisoft cream) twice daily over the patches for 2-3 weeks OR else you may also use a topical tacrolimus 0.03% ointment, twice daily to re-pigment the patches.
These usually makes the patches of pityriasis alba re-pigment and blend with the surrounding skin.
Regards
Seems that the white patches on your face are due to pityriasis alba which clinically presents as ill-defined, off-white colored, hypopigmented patches with some scaling.
They are commonly seen in those who have a dry skin. It is not due to calcium deficiency
I would suggest you to use a gentle cleanser for face wash rather than a soap, moisturize your skin twice daily and then apply a mildly potent topical steroid e.g hydrocortisone cream (cutisoft cream) twice daily over the patches for 2-3 weeks OR else you may also use a topical tacrolimus 0.03% ointment, twice daily to re-pigment the patches.
These usually makes the patches of pityriasis alba re-pigment and blend with the surrounding skin.
Regards
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