White spots on the child's face

Children are the group of people that families and society pay the most attention to. It stands to reason that children's skin should be the best and smoothest. When parents find white spots on their children's faces, they will inevitably feel anxious. In fact, there are many reasons why white spots grow on children's faces. It may be a minor roundworm or a skin disease. At this time, parents need to take their children to the doctor in time to confirm the cause of the disease and not take medicine rashly.

1. What is the reason for white spots on children's faces?

1. There are roundworms in the stomach

Generally, everyone believes that white spots are a sign of roundworms in children's stomachs. The dermatologist will rule out fungal infection, check the stool to see if there are worms in the intestines, and provide appropriate treatment.

2. Pityriasis alba

In fact, it may be pityriasis alba, which is a common skin disease in children. Pay attention to keeping your face clean, do not use soaps with strong alkalinity, and you can use some oily moisturizer.

3. Lack of trace elements

White spots on children's faces are mostly caused by a lack of trace elements. It is best to pay attention to a reasonable diet, check whether there is a lack of trace elements, and supplement them reasonably.

4. Tinea versicolor, urticaria, vitiligo

Children may suffer from tinea versicolor, urticaria, vitiligo, etc. If the whitening of the skin can disappear at any time, it is usually considered to be urticaria.

4. Vitiligo

If a child has white spots on his face, and if they are light white or milky white, with a smooth surface, no flaking, no pain or itching, and if the boundaries are blurred or spreading towards the normal skin, then it is generally more likely that the white spots are vitiligo. It is recommended that parents take their patients to get checked, diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.

2. What is pityriasis alba

Pityriasis alba, also known as simple pityriasis or dry pityriasis facialis, manifests as hypopigmented macules with blurred edges. It is a chronic skin disease of unknown cause. It is more common in children or teenagers, especially in children with darker skin. Pityriasis alba usually occurs on the face, but may also appear on other parts of the body, such as the neck, chest and arms. Typical pityriasis alba lesions are generally round or oval in shape, 0.5 to 2 cm or larger in diameter, and vary in number. At first it appears light pink and is generally difficult to detect. After a period of time, it gradually becomes lighter and lighter, and its color is whiter than the surrounding skin.