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There are gradually increasing light patches on the chin area. What would it be?

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Published At August 15, 2019
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have light patches on my chin area that grew overtime gradually. I wish I could provide a picture so you could see. It started as a white patches, but it is light and kind of reddish.

Hello,

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Perioral hypopigmentation in your age group is most likely because of a condition known as Pityriasis alba which is seen commonly as light patches on the face. It is common in patients with dry skin, tendency to have more allergies like rhinitis, recurrent cold, etc. You need to apply a moisturizer regularly for this. Apply Cetaphil moisturizing cream twice a day. I am sure it is not vitiligo. Other possibilities may be seborrheic dermatitis if with itching and scaling or simply post inflammatory hypopigmentation but not vitiligo.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena
Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

Dermatology

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