Sometimes parents notice white spots appearing on the skin of the child. And immediately a million questions arise. What it is? Why did they arise? What to do with them? Let's try to answer these questions.
Vitiligo, pityriasis versicolor, pitiriasis white, hypomelanosis - this is an incomplete list of diseases, the main sign of which are white spots on the skin of a child.
Vitiligo
This disease is characterized by the presence of bright spots on the skin. They do not cause any harm to the body; rather, they bring inconvenience to an aesthetic nature. Among the possible causes of the occurrence, doctors distinguish stress, psychological trauma, a severely transferred infectious disease, and infection with worms. Up to five years, it is recommended only to observe the development of white spots, since in children the immune system is only forming, and the spots can disappear by themselves. White spots on the face of the child and other parts of the body are a kind of signal of trouble in some area, and parents first of all need to take measures to remove the factors that caused the disease. And only if this does not help, you need to consult a dermatologist who can prescribe exposure to ultraviolet rays, and in severe cases, the use of special creams.
Pityriasis versicolor
Unlike vitiligo, where the white spots on the child’s skin are smooth, with pityriasis, peeling of white spots is observed. Usually they appear first on the back and only after that appear on the neck, chest, armpits. Pityriasis versicolor causes fungal infection. With this disease, the lymphoid nodes increase, and white spots on the child’s body are oval, round, cylindrical. Another form of lichen, characterized by the presence of white spots, is a pink lichen . It is not contagious and often occurs after a viral disease. One large white plaque appears on the body, surrounded by white dots. It helps well in the treatment of these types of depriving rubbing affected areas with apple cider vinegar, salicylic alcohol. The treatment is usually complex, apply various antifungal ointments, shampoos.
Pitiriasis is white
These are white spots on the skin of a child in an oval shape, small in size, located mainly on the face, also found on the hands and body (upper part). Often found in children aged 3 to 16 years. The disease poses no danger and does not cause any particular inconvenience to the child. It can last from several months to several years. The spots do not itch, but if you really want to get rid of them, you need to thoroughly moisturize the skin.
Hypomelanosis
This disease is commonly found in children. The cause of hypomelanosis is a past disease. Unlike vitiligo, white spots on the baby’s body are very strange. An accurate diagnosis can only be made by a specialist according to the results of histology. This disease can be dangerous, since damage to the nervous system of the child and its developmental delay are possible. With hypomelanosis, retinoids and exfoliating procedures are prescribed.