Why is the skin color uneven on children's faces? Be careful of two diseases when children have uneven skin color

Uneven skin tone on children's faces may be caused by pityriasis alba or vitiligo. Pityriasis alba is actually a skin disease called leukoplakia, also known as worm spots. Vitiligo is a skin disease that usually does not cause severe itching, has less depigmentation, and generally appears on exposed skin.

Many parents will find that their children have uneven skin color when they reach a certain age. Normally, children's skin should be even and smooth. Most parents will think that their children have skin diseases when their skin color is uneven. In fact, it may also be some other diseases. Uneven skin color will also affect the beauty of children's faces. So what is the reason for uneven skin color on children's faces?

1. What causes uneven skin tone on children's faces?

1. Pityriasis alba

Uneven skin color on children's faces may be caused by skin leukoplakia, also known as worm spots, which usually appear as white pityriasis. Most children will have leukoplakia, which may be caused by a lack of vitamin B or a lack of nutrition. White pityriasis is usually distributed on the face of children, and a small number of children may appear on the shoulders, neck or upper limbs, and the shape is mostly round.

2. Vitiligo

In addition to pityriasis alba, there is also the possibility of vitiligo. In the early stage of vitiligo, the degree of depigmentation of the white spots is relatively light, and there is no obvious difference from the surrounding normal skin. Therefore, if the skin color on the face of a child is uneven, it may be vitiligo. The symptoms of vitiligo are usually manifested as no severe itching, the number of depigmented spots is relatively small, usually only 1~2 pieces, and usually appear on exposed skin.

2. What to do if children have uneven skin tone on their faces

1. Eat a balanced diet

Pityriasis alba is a benign skin disease that usually occurs in children aged 3 to 16 years old. If the child's skin is darker, pityriasis alba is more likely to occur. Pityriasis alba is self-healing, so there is no need to worry about it. Usually, this disease will not last into adulthood. However, special attention should be paid to a balanced diet, try to eat lighter food, and do not expose the child to strong sunlight.

2. Eliminate parasitic infections

If the skin color on a child's face is uneven, first of all, you need to rule out parasitic infection and observe the child's growth and development. If the child often has abdominal pain, poor appetite, and a bad complexion, it may be a parasitic infection. However, it is best to go to the hospital for a stool egg test to confirm whether it is a worm spot. If it is, symptomatic treatment is given.