What is the cause of white ringworm on the child's face?

The birth of a little life brings infinite joy to a family. Facing the joy of a little life is a bit unexpected. Some small problems in life are easy to deal with, but when the child is sick, it is like an ant on the hot pot. Parents can still deal with some common minor illnesses, but some uncommon diseases leave parents helpless. Some children will have some white ringworm on their faces. What kind of disease is this? How should it be treated? Let’s talk about it below.

This condition is commonly known as "worm spots", and is medically called pityriasis alba, also known as simple pityriasis, or streptococcal pityriasis. It is a common skin disease among children and adolescents. The cause of this disease is not very clear at present. It is generally believed to be a nonspecific dermatitis that may be related to streptococcal infection. The cause of the disease may be related to the fact that children's sebaceous glands have not yet fully developed and the skin surface lacks sebum protection. Children are malnourished and lack B vitamins in their bodies; excessive washing, especially washing with highly alkaline soaps, is also one of the causes of pityriasis alba. In addition, sun exposure and dry skin may promote the occurrence of this disease. The disease usually starts in spring and disappears in summer and autumn. It mainly manifests as hypopigmented round or oval patches, mostly on the face, around the mouth, cheeks, forehead, and can also be seen on the neck, shoulders, arms, chest, and arms. A few patients may experience mild itching, but most of them do not have obvious symptoms. Apart from a slight impact on appearance, pityriasis alba has little effect on physical health. The disease can last from several months to a year, and the white spots may persist for more than a year after the scales subside. In some children, pityriasis alba on their faces may sometimes improve naturally, but the color of the local skin will still be slightly lighter than the surrounding skin.

Some people believe that the white spots on children’s faces are related to parasites in the intestines, but there is actually no necessary connection. 70% of children with white spots on their faces do not have worms in their stomachs. Pityriasis alba generally does not require special treatment, let alone "deworming". Keep your face clean, do not use soaps that are too alkaline, and use some oily moisturizers in dry seasons. If the child feels some itching or discomfort in the affected area, apply sulfur ointment or hormone cream. For malnourished children, their dietary structure should be adjusted, the variety of food should be increased, and vitamins should be supplemented. If necessary, they should take B vitamins under the guidance of a doctor, which can reduce or eliminate white spots.

The child is still young and cannot express many things in words. Moreover, this disease has no special symptoms except white ringworm on the face. Parents need to observe the child's condition carefully and seek medical attention in time if there is a problem. Attention to the child is necessary, but do not spoil the child too much. This is not good for the child's growth and is not conducive to the shaping of the child's personality. Pay attention to nutritional balance in diet. Children's picky eating is not good for the body and the condition.