Hi, my son have very light white patches on his leg, from 3 day at night that irritate him and he ask to put cool powder on it and that take 20-30 min to make him relax. this happen at night, throughout the day he is normal. please suggest if we need visit to pediatric or dermatologist. or pediatric dermatologist. also suggest if any medication to make him relax.

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy1 Year ago

A. yes take a visit. many times white spots can occur in children at multiple sites on body but does not require any treatment except moisturizing lotion application (any good brand) 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. some times it can be due to nutritional deficiency, skin sensitivity, allergy, fungal infection, worms infestation also for which your doctor will prescribe specific cream. give plenty of water to drink.

Sarika guptaMom of 2 children1 Year ago

A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much and please apply mix of almond oil and olive oil and also you can apply candid dusting powder on effective area. Also if these marks remains for few days then better to evaluate once with your local doctor. Thanks and take care

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