What causes ringworm on children's faces?

Many parents will suddenly find white spots appearing on their children's faces as their children grow up. This is the so-called ringworm. Many people will panic if they don't know the cause of ringworm. At this time, do not rush to seek medical treatment. This is a type of skin disease, which is mostly caused by poor diet or inadequate personal hygiene habits during the development stage. Let us now explain what causes ringworm on children’s faces.

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. Malnutrition and lack of B vitamins in children; excessive washing, especially washing with strong alkaline soaps, are 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.

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.

Generally speaking, ringworm on the face is a common disease, so there are many ways to treat it. Don't be too nervous or afraid. If you are worried, you can go to the hospital and receive treatment under the professional guidance of a doctor. Generally, you will recover. Of course, from the above content we can see that the occurrence of this disease is also related to diet, so we should eat more nutritious foods and pay more attention to our nutritional balance, so as to keep the disease away from us!