What do white patches around the chest and stomach indicate?
Patient: My 3 month old daughter has developed some white patches around the lower area of her chest and on tummy from 2 days back , also she has small patches on her right cheek........... Kindly let me know the reason for the same and what has to be done so that it can bve cured Doctor: Hi,Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.It is difficult to diagnose without seeing the baby.The white spots may be due to vitamin B complex deficiency or it may be fungal infection.Give multivitamin drops daily.You may try local application of clotrimazole ointment for a few daysIf no improvement you consult pediatrician or dermatologist .Hope this reply is OK for you.Please feel free to ask further queries if any.Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.