Often parents bring their children to the hospital specifically to see the white patches on their face, worried that they have ringworm or have vitiligo. This kind of white spot is usually a nail-cap sized white patch, the patch also has some scales, the child usually does not feel special, but the skin color looks uneven. This kind of white spot is scientifically called “white fur”, commonly known as “worm spot”, “peach fungus”, not a fungal infection caused by “ringworm “and will not develop into vitiligo, it can exist alone, but sometimes it is also a symptom of certain diseases.
Pityriasis alba
Characteristics of pityriasis albuginea
White pity rash mostly shows skin slightly white, the border with the surrounding skin is not very clear, and there will be fine flakes (like bread crumbs) on the surface of the skin, so it is called white pity rash. It is most likely to appear in the age group of 3 to 16 years old. White pity rash mostly appears on the cheeks, around the mouth, occasionally on the neck, shoulders and, in rare cases, on the trunk and extremities.
Reasons for the occurrence of pityriasis albuginea
Pityriasis albuginea is quite common in preschool children as well as in adolescents, and is particularly prevalent in children with dry skin or darker skin tones. Pityriasis albuginea can occur alone or as a manifestation of atopic dermatitis. In addition, the occurrence of white furuncle may also be related to sun exposure, nutritional imbalance, improper skin care, etc. There are also very few and parasitic infection related.
1, excessive sun exposure. White pity rash will be more common in spring and summer, many children will appear white pity rash after prolonged exposure to the sun outdoors.
2、Nutritional imbalance. Children such as unbalanced diet, partial diet, excess nutrition, etc., also easy to appear white pityriasis.
3, skin care improper. Excessive cleaning skin, or in the dry season did not pay attention to the skin moisturizing, all may trigger white pityriasis.
4, parasitic infection. Many people will link children’s facial white furuncle with infection of parasites. When infected with parasites, indeed there will be children’s face appear white furfuraceous rash, but this reason is no longer the common cause of children’s white furfuraceous rash nowadays. Nowadays, living conditions are greatly improved, infection with parasites (mainly intestinal parasites) is extremely rare in the city, so when children appear white pityriasis, should first consider other causes of the disease, not parasitic infection, and do not take “worming medicine” for children without authorization.
Pityriasis is not vitiligo
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However, sometimes pityriasis alba does easily confuse with vitiligo, especially for very young children. Parents are advised to observe first, adjust the diet and enhance emolliency. If the symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 months and become whiter in color, or expand in scope with more similar rashes, a prompt visit to the hospital dermatology department is needed for diagnosis by a professional doctor.
Prevention and treatment of pityriasis albuginea
Pityriasis albuginea can usually go away on its own and does not require medication. For children who are prone to pityriasis albuginea, parents can do the following to prevent pityriasis albuginea.
1、Seriously skin care. Pay attention to skin moisturizing, carefully apply moisturizing cream, can focus on the appearance of white spots in the part of the application.
2, pay attention to sun protection. Try to avoid going out when the sun is strong. If you need to go out, do a good job of sun protection measures, such as wearing a hat or applying sunscreen.
3、Balanced diet. Pay attention to a balanced diet, consume more fresh vegetables and fruits, and reduce the intake of high-fat and high-sugar foods.
