Many children are affected by diseases in daily life. White patches on the skin may also be a manifestation of certain diseases. When white patches appear on a child's skin, parents should pay attention and take the child to the hospital for relevant examinations in a timely manner so that the condition can be accurately diagnosed. Generally speaking, white patches on children's skin are mostly caused by the following three reasons.

1. Pityriasis alba

Generally speaking, if children have white patches on their skin, it may be due to pityriasis alba. This situation mostly occurs in children with superficial dry, scaly, hypopigmented spots on their faces, and the inflammation is not particularly severe. It is mostly related to factors such as exposure to wind and sun, indigestion and vitamin deficiency. It usually occurs on the face, but can also be seen on the neck, shoulders and upper arms. It is a round or oval patch of hypopigmentation and pale white patches of varying sizes. There are generally no subjective symptoms, and some patients may experience mild itching. Pityriasis alba usually resolves on its own, so no special treatment is required. If the white patches on your child's skin do not improve and become more serious, you need to seek medical treatment in time.

2. Roundworms

If a child has roundworms in his belly, there will also be obvious white patches on the face. This is what people often call worm spots. When there are roundworms in the stomach, there will also be small white dots on the child's fingernails and small white dots on the lower lip. It is necessary to go to the hospital for diagnosis in time.

3. Vitiligo

This is a very stubborn skin disease. If you find white patches on your child’s skin in daily life, you need to be highly vigilant. Vitiligo is an acquired disease. Most of the affected areas have no pigment at all. They are different in shape and size, with clear boundaries and deep pigment borders. The cause of vitiligo is not particularly clear, and may be closely related to reduced immunity and endocrine disorders.

There are so many questions about the white patches on children's skin. The skin is the largest organ of the human body and is easily susceptible to some damage. The white patches are probably due to a certain skin disease. , needs to be paid great attention to. Parents and friends should take their children to a regular hospital for examination in time to see if they are suffering from vitiligo or roundworms and other diseases. Once diagnosed, they will be treated promptly.