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my baby is 1 month old and she is having white patches on her face. will these patches goes away on its own? or what can be done to reduce those.

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my baby is 1 month old and she is having white patches on her face. will these patches goes away on its own? or what can be done to reduce those.

Accepted Answer

White spots on the body and face could be some fungal infection or  some conditions like pityriasis Alba which is aggravated by dryness of the skin it needs proper clinical evaluation by the doctor. Proper moustufgrisation of skin is very important and maintain a good hygiene .

Accepted Answer

many times white spots can occur in children but does not require any treatment except moisturizing lotion application or simple coconut oil application. 
they will persist for few weeks and then will go away
if the problem continues beyond two weeks and is increasing in size and intensity then you have to meet the doctor for evaluation.
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some times it can be due to nutritional deficiency, skin sensitivity, allergy, fungal infection (sometimes self limiting) also for which your doctor will prescribe specific cream.

#AskTheExpert my baby is 1 month old and she is having white patches on her face. will these patches goes away on its own? or what can be done to reduce those.