my baby boy is developing white patches on his cheeks . first red patches developed on his skin then i used dosentil lotion then it turned to white patches on his cheeks.how can these be treated?

Question

my baby boy is developing white patches on his cheeks . first red patches developed on his skin then i used dosentil lotion then it turned to white patches on  his cheeks.how can these be treated?

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.

some times it can be due to nutritional deficiency, skin sensitivity, allergy, fungal infection also for which your doctor will prescribe specific cream.

Answer

You Should get a check with your doctor ones the doctor would be able to give you a clear guidance as to why these patches are appearing a lot of things are associated with this kind of white patches that you are talking about as of now if you want for the time being you can go ahead with Cetaphil lotion regularly