Patient's question:
The baby is now 2 years old. When she was over a year old, the cheeks on both sides of her face were not smooth. There were small, white, rice-sized spots, but they were not heat rash. She was examined carefully at the local hospital, and the doctor prescribed a topical medication for her face, but it didn't improve. The doctor said it was caused by heat, but it has been almost a year and it still hasn't gone away. It's also winter now, so there's no heat. Please help me ask what this symptom is and whether it will improve in the future.Doctor's answer:
Since it's not entirely clear, based on your description, the skin on both cheeks appears relatively dry and rough, with symptoms improving in winter. It is suspected to be keratosis pilaris. It is recommended to consume more foods rich in vitamin A in daily life, which may provide some help for this condition. Generally, treatment is not necessary. If the affected area is large, urea cream or vitamin E ointment can be applied externally, and cod liver oil can be taken orally. Avoid squeezing these papules randomly to prevent accidental recurrence of pore inflammation. Symptoms may improve with age.