What to do if there are white spots on the baby's face

Children's skin is obviously much more tender than that of adults, so children's skin should also be smooth and flawless. And most children do not receive much ultraviolet radiation, which is why their skin is relatively white. At the same time, the presence of white spots on smooth skin can cause concern for parents. So why do children have pale white spots on their faces?

1. What is the reason for the white spots on the child's face?

1. Pityriasis alba: also known as simple pityriasis, it is the most common skin disease in children with white spots on the face. Its pathogenesis is still unclear. Atopic constitution, dryness and sunlight exposure can all induce it.

2. Pityriasis versicolor: commonly known as pityriasis versicolor, it is a superficial fungal disease caused by Malassezia infecting the stratum corneum of the epidermis. It mostly occurs on the face of infants and young children, and may appear as hypopigmented spots (white spots) or hyperpigmented spots (brown or coffee color).

3. Vitiligo: It is an acquired depigmentation skin and mucous membrane disease. The pathogenesis is still unclear. It is currently believed to be related to abnormal immune function. The lesions are often milky white or light pink, with a smooth surface and no rash.

4. Anemic nevus: It is a congenital localized hypopigmented spot, which is a single or multiple light-colored spots in round, oval or irregular shapes, generally distributed unilaterally or confined to a certain part. They occur shortly after birth, and the white spots rarely continue to expand and remain in shape.

2. How to judge whether the child has worm spots on his face

1. Worm spots on the face generally indicate parasitic infection. If you also have symptoms such as abdominal pain, you may be infected with parasites.

2. White worm-like patches may appear on the face of patients with parasites. It is recommended to use intestinal worm clearing medicine or pagoda candy. Test the stool to see if worm eggs can be found. If so, it can be confirmed and you can take intestinal worm removal medicine.

3. If it is not a parasite, you should consider that it is caused by a lack of trace elements or vitamins. You can eat more vegetables and fruits. Pay attention to children's dietary hygiene and correct their habits of sucking their fingers and biting objects.

Once you find light white spots on your baby's face, the first thing the mother should do is to determine the cause of the light white spots on the baby's face. If the baby has spots on his face and is accompanied by abdominal pain and other symptoms, then it is very likely that he has worm spots. But if this is not the case, it is best for the mother to take the baby for examination to find out the problem.