What could be the cause of white patches in a baby?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I want to know why my baby suddenly got white marks. Is this normal?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Farzana Roshan. M

Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Farzana Roshan. M is a passionate Ayurvedic Physician with experience in various Ayurvedic treatments and Panchakarma therapies. She is specialized in treating joint pain, arthritis, kidney stones, gynecological disorders, back pain, infertility, piles, psoriasis, and many diseases with ayurvedic medicines and no side effects. She also does beauty treatments, including hair fall, acne, and other skin conditions. She completed her BAMS at Dharma Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital. She has three years of clinical experience and is currently practicing in Ayurmend Ayurveda, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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Hello,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I can understand your concern.

These white patches are quite common. Check if the diaper is causing any irritation or itching on the baby's skin. Ensure she is breastfed well. Maintain a nutritious diet while breastfeeding, as this can help balance nutritional deficiencies. Also, expose the baby to sunlight for 15 minutes every day, as vitamin D and B12 deficiencies can cause white patches.

Give Jusdee (vitamin-D3) drops for one month. I have mentioned an ayurvedic ointment that can be applied regularly to the discolored areas. Six-C (a combination of Pongamia Glabra Oil, Shuddha Gandhak, and Yashad Bhasma) ointment for external application.

Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 25, 2024
Reviewed At August 25, 2024

Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Farzana Roshan. M is a passionate Ayurvedic Physician with experience in various Ayurvedic treatments and Panchakarma therapies. She is specialized in treating joint pain, arthritis, kidney stones, gynecological disorders, back pain, infertility, piles, psoriasis, and many diseases with ayurvedic medicines and no side effects. She also does beauty treatments, including hair fall, acne, and other skin conditions. She completed her BAMS at Dharma Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital. She has three years of clinical experience and is currently practicing in Ayurmend Ayurveda, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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Dr. Farzana Roshan. M
Dr. Farzana Roshan. M

Ayurveda Specialist

Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Farzana Roshan. M is a passionate Ayurvedic Physician with experience in various Ayurvedic treatments and Panchakarma therapies. She is specialized in treating joint pain, arthritis, kidney stones, gynecological disorders, back pain, infertility, piles, psoriasis, and many diseases with ayurvedic medicines and no side effects. She also does beauty treatments, including hair fall, acne, and other skin conditions. She completed her BAMS at Dharma Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital. She has three years of clinical experience and is currently practicing in Ayurmend Ayurveda, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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