Patient's question:
For more than six months, I have been using disposable diapers at night, and the diaper rash has been recurring. In the past few days, the diaper rash has improved, but the healed skin is whiter than the unaffected skin, appearing like patches of vitiligo.Previous treatment and effectiveness: I developed diaper rash, but I did not use any ointment—only talcum powder or diaper cream. What kind of assistance do you need?
Hello, is this vitiligo? How should it be treated?
Doctor's answer:
After the diaper rash heals, the skin may appear paler than normal.Advice: Hello, your baby's condition is secondary hypopigmentation, which is not a serious issue. Careful observation is sufficient. It may improve over time, and there is no specific treatment for it. As long as it does not spread, no treatment is necessary. Additionally, avoid using the original talcum powder or diaper cream, and switch to a gentler alternative. The baby may take some time to adjust to it.