IS WHITE SPOTS ON CHILDREN’S FACE DANGEROUS?

WHITE SPOTS ON CHILDREN’S FACE.

Pitryasis Alba (white spots) is a common condition that occurs among the children. It is a harmless condition and is not a cause of concern. A white spot on children’s face is a common skin condition first characterized by red, scaly patches. These white spots resolve leaving areas of scaling hypo-pigmentation, or lighter coloration. Patients do not usually seek treatment of the lesions until this stage because of the concern for the appearance of the scales.

PITRYASIS ALBA ON CHILDREN’S FACE.

CAUSES FOR WHITE SPOTS ON CHILDREN’S FACE

There is no known cause for this condition. It is usually seen among the children who have dry skin and is more prominent among children who have darker skin. This condition is seen more during summer after exposure to the sun. However, it can occur throughout the year.

WHITE SPOTS ON CHILDREN’S FACE.

SYMPTOMS FOR WHITE SPOTS ON CHILDREN’S FACE

White spots on children’s face presents as round /oval single/multiple patches and appears as white spots. The white spot’s are seen prominently on the face and can also be present on the neck, upper chest and upper arms as well. The white spots usually do not cause any itching or pain.

WHITE SPOTS ON  ARMS ADULT.

WHITE SPOTS ON ADULTS.

DIAGNOSIS FOR WHITE SPOTS ON CHILDREN’S FACE

A clinical diagnosis that is an examination by doctor is carried out to diagnosis the condition. At times scrapping (from the affected area) may be taken to help determine the doctor if it is a fungal infection or not.

WHITE SPOTS ON CHILDREN’S FACE.

TREATMENT FOR WHITE SPOTS ON CHILDREN’S FACE

The condition usually requires no treatment and resolve on its own over a period of few weeks or months. You can prevent it by applying fragrance free moisturizer (dry skin can make your baby more prone to developing white spots on children’s face) and by applying sunscreen. The doctor may sometimes prescribe a mild steroid to help resolve this condition.

HOW LONG DOES WHITE SPOT LAST?

It can last for a few weeks, or be intermittent where it comes and goes, or persist for several months or years. The good news is that it is not contagious, because it is not an infection. It is believed to be form of eczema and various skin creams can help by relieving itching, but the bad news is that there is no specific treatment other than treating symptoms.

ARE THE WHITE SPOTS CAUSED BY PITYRASIS ALBA, PERMANENT?

No the white spot caused by pityrasis Alba is not permanent, use mild steroid along with sunscreen and moisturizer.

IS THERE A NATURAL REMEDY FOR PITYRIASIS ALBA?

This is largely a self-resolving condition. In the majority of people, it goes away without any treatment at all. For vast majority of young people, puberty is cure. If it makes you feel better, a moisturizing cream can help the scariness and occasional dryness, but moisturizer (nor any natural remedies that people want to sell you) will not make it go away any more rapidly.