Pityriasis alba is a skin condition that shows red scaly patches. It is often caused due to the overuse of topical corticosteroids while treating eczema. An acute case of dermatitis gets healed, leaving a lighter patch on the skin. It is treated by keeping skin moisturized and taking targeting phototherapy to resolve it.
Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Based on your description, the most likely diagnosis is pityriasis alba. This is a very common and harmless skin condition in children.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. White patches on the skin, together with itching and dark circles under the eyes, can occur due to several skin conditions.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like pityriasis alba, which is patchy post inflammatory hypopigmentation, usually on the face, in those who have dry skin or are atopic.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It appears to be Pityriasis alba.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How long it has been there? What are the symptoms of it? Any other area affected? Any other family members affected? Any history of hypertension? Diabetes mellitus? Thyroid disorder? Any known drug reaction? Looking forward to your response in order to help you. Please let me know if I can assist you further. Thank you.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your descriptions and also read the ingredients of the medicine which you have used. Your brother most probably had pityriasis alba.
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