What causes white spots on baby\’s face? Is it stomach worms or vitiligo…

Question 1: There are white spots on the baby’s face. Some people in the family say it’s because there are worms in the stomach, and some people say it’s vitiligo. What exactly are these white spots? Dr. Luo Zhen’s answer: I think it’s pityriasis alba, which is a common chronic dermatitis in babies. The main manifestation is the appearance of hypopigmented round or oval patches on the face. In addition to the face, it may occasionally occur on the neck, trunk, or extremities. The surface of the plaque is dry or accompanied by a small amount of dandruff. Pityriasis alba is related to factors such as sun exposure, malnutrition, and vitamin deficiency. Children with the disease have no discomfort and most of them will subside on their own. Generally, no treatment is needed, as long as they use sun protection and eat a balanced diet. Question 2: My baby is ten months old and his hair is standing upright. The elderly at home said it was caused by food accumulation. Is it caused by food accumulation? Dr. Cui Lixia answered: The baby\’s long hair has nothing to do with food accumulation, fright, or calcium deficiency. If this happens, it may be the reason why the baby\’s hair is hard. After some babies reach the age of 2, this situation will gradually improve, so parents do not need to worry too much. Question 3: The baby boy is six years old. He used to be able to eat and drink just fine. In the past two years, his anorexia and partial eclipse have been very serious. He basically refuses to eat vegetables and meat. If he is forced to eat some, he will feel nauseated and vomited. What is the reason for this? Dr. Zhu Xiwei’s answer: This situation requires systematic examination, such as gastrointestinal color ultrasound or gastroenteroscopy, stool routine, blood routine, etc., and the cause will be determined based on the results.