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Their Is White Spots And Flakes On My Babies Face
Question: Their is white spots and flakes on my babies face need opinion
Brief Answer:
Kindly give few more details
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to Ask A Doctor service
I understand your concern
This is more likely to be a condition called Pityriasis XXXXXXX
To be sure of diagnosis and suggest treatment accordingly, I would like to get few more details:
1. Age of the baby
2. When did this start?
3. Approximate size and shape of the lesions- It would be of great help for me if you can upload a good quality picture
4. Any other body parts affected
5. Any itching or oozing there?
6. Any history of skin allergy(atopic dermatitis or eczema) in baby or running in family
Kindly get back with details, so that I can guide you better
Regards, Dr Aslam
Kindly give few more details
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to Ask A Doctor service
I understand your concern
This is more likely to be a condition called Pityriasis XXXXXXX
To be sure of diagnosis and suggest treatment accordingly, I would like to get few more details:
1. Age of the baby
2. When did this start?
3. Approximate size and shape of the lesions- It would be of great help for me if you can upload a good quality picture
4. Any other body parts affected
5. Any itching or oozing there?
6. Any history of skin allergy(atopic dermatitis or eczema) in baby or running in family
Kindly get back with details, so that I can guide you better
Regards, Dr Aslam
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