white patches near eye

Helo sir,

My son 4 1/2 yrs old. He is having two white patches near the left eye from past two days.

Please tell me the reason & diagnosis for the same.

Thanks

radha

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

White patches of skin may be due to fungal infections or may be due to a superficial skin irritation. White discolorations of the skin in children may need to be assessed further by a dermatologist. An ophthalmologic consult may be necessary if the white discolorations affect the eyelids. At this point fungal or yeast infections are the more common causes. However, I would suggest a complete physical examination by his doctor so that the right management be given.

White discolorations may suggest postinflammatory hypopigmentation  and vitiligo in some cases.