What is ringworm on baby's face?

Many babies have ringworm on their faces, which often makes mothers worry. They think that they have some kind of disease, but they don’t know what to do. What causes this phenomenon? What is the reason for ringworm on babies’ faces? The doctor gave us the answer to this question through the following content. If you want to know more, please read it with me.

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 above content is an introduction to the question of what is going on when ringworm appears on a baby’s face. Do you all understand it? Our hospital has authoritative experts in this field. If the child's condition is more serious, parents are welcome to bring their children to our hospital for treatment. Now you can also make an appointment online for free, saving the time of queuing up in the hospital.