White Patches on My Son's Face

Updated on June 06, 2007
K.M. asks from Kailua Kona, HI
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My 4 year old son had a skin condition from 6-10 months old that appeared like large white patches with dry edges on his cheecks, thighs and belly. We tried to wait it out but it just got worse. His MD called it eczema, but not the usual type that is itchy, scaly and flaky. Just white patches against his dark skin. It seems to have returned after 3 years in a quarter size spot on his jawline but I would like to take care of it before it grows larger. His doctor gave me something when he was a baby to put on it which finally worked but I cannot rememebr what it was and we have moved out of state so I am having trouble getting his records. Does anyone know what this is, why it happens, and some possible home or OTC remedies? I have not changed soaps or any of the obvious allergy things. I don't want to have to make an apt. when it doesn't seem to be bothering him much.

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M.G.

answers from Modesto on

If you’re concerned about it, schedule a doctor’s appointment with his pediatrician. You should be able to have the pediatrician in your former state fax his records to his new pediatrician. If not, just take him in anyways, and be sure to have his immunization card.
Good Luck!

M. *~

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C.C.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hi K. - try Arbonne's ABC Baby Care Line. Use the hair & body wash on the spot, followed by the body oil, followed by the lotion. It works extremely well on eczema, skin irritations, rashes, bug bites, etc... The product is pure and safe for extremely sensitive skin on babies, children and adults. Botanically based, pediatrician and dermatologist tested, PH correct, hypoallergenic, no fragrances and dyes. Great thing too is that it's got a 45-day money back guarantee,so worth a try!

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J.B.

answers from Sacramento on

My 12 yr old gets this too. We saw an allergist and he said it is a sign of either seasonal or food allergies. Nothing to put on the skin that I know of unless it is itchy. You may want to get some allergy testing done.

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L.P.

answers from Sacramento on

I had this condition. My parents were told that "shepherds in the mountains that have never had human contact" have been found to have this condition. The prescription medication worked but was very expensive. Once I was "on my own" I couldn't afford it, but my first question was, "If shepherds didn't have human contact, how do we know they had it?" The doctor just gave me that stupid look. LOL

I have tried anti-fungal creme and it works wonders. Mostly mine pops up when it's warmer. Of course, I avoid the sun during treatment and until it's gone, because it's much more noticable after sun exposure.

Hope this helps. If you need more information, you can send me a private message.

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A.L.

answers from San Diego on

Hi K.. My daughter had the same problem as an infant. Doctor said the same thing, she had eczema. Her's isnt as bad as it was at first, but she was perscribed the basic over the counter hydrocortisone 1% and aquaphor. I noticed when ever she was exposed to heat or the sun too long she would get the occasional white patches(but no itchyness). I notified the doctor about the problem and he said it was normal and to keep her moisturized and in sunblock. Hope my info helps.

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K.F.

answers from Stockton on

There are several different types of eczema. I have the itchy, scaly, and flaky kind. I've had it since I was 2. As a child I had it on my feet, back of the knees, and inner elbows. My mom used to put socks on my hands when I slept, so as not to scratch. It got really bad in High school. I then learned that eczema has a lot to do with stress. I do have allergies to food and seasonal. I also have very dry, sensitive skin. Now that I am an adult I have it on my face and hands, sometimes on my inner elbows. I would think his skin would be better living in HI. Mine was completely almost gone when I went on vacation in HI. That moister climate is great if you have dry skin. I currently use Desonide cream, on my face. I have Clobestol Ointment for the rest of my body, but I think Triamcinolone Ointment works better. All three of these medications aren't to expensive. There are over the counter creams and ointments also. The meds aren't just for the itchiness. They help heal the patches, which prevents infection. Good Luck!
K.

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C.N.

answers from San Luis Obispo on

Dear K.,

Try Vitamin E cream, it is very good, so is any diaper rash med. I like Udder Cream - it makes skin very soft and pliable and clear.

C. N.

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