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How Can White Patches On The Chin And Cheek Be Treated?

Posted on Wed, 1 May 2024

Question: Hey doctor,

Recently I’ve noticed these white patches on my face specifically around my chin and also on my cheeks a bit. I’ve never really had anything like this I have attached some photos as well but it doesn’t really hurt or feel dry I only noticed it in the mirror.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Eczematous patches, cortisone cream, and moisturizing cream

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have reviewed the attached photographs and these are looking like eczematous patches.

I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily along with an application of a moisturizing cream on the entire face 2-3 times in a day.

Also, avoid using soap for washing face. Instead, use a soap-free cleanser.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (22 hours later)

Thanks for that doctor clears things up a bit the main thing is that I am currently overseas away from home for another week and I am not sure if I’ll be able to get access to those medications, would it do me any harm waiting a week until I get home or would it make it worse?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
You can wait for one week as it is not something serious.
Meanwhile cortisone cream is usually available as an over the counter medicine which should be easily available.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad