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Do White Patches That Are Developing On The Face Of A Young Adult Male Require Medical Attention?

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Posted on Tue, 20 Feb 2024
Question: My son is 22 months old. He has started developing white patches in his face. White patches are not clearly visible and are visible if you watch closely. does it need a treatment?
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Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I would prefer to wait and watch

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for asking on this platform

I have gone through the query and do understand your concern.
I won't get worried for faint white patch if there is no itching, rapid progression or other associated problem.
Most likely it is a skin condition called pityriasis XXXXXXX and usually improves over a period of time without any treatment.
Application of emollient helps in preventing dryness of skin. It may take few months for the lesion to improve.
So in your case I would like to just wait and watch. If it progresses rapidly or associated with redness, itching then medication like mild steroid may be needed.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards
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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain

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Do White Patches That Are Developing On The Face Of A Young Adult Male Require Medical Attention?

Brief Answer: I would prefer to wait and watch Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for asking on this platform I have gone through the query and do understand your concern. I won't get worried for faint white patch if there is no itching, rapid progression or other associated problem. Most likely it is a skin condition called pityriasis XXXXXXX and usually improves over a period of time without any treatment. Application of emollient helps in preventing dryness of skin. It may take few months for the lesion to improve. So in your case I would like to just wait and watch. If it progresses rapidly or associated with redness, itching then medication like mild steroid may be needed. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Regards