What are the differences between baby tinea versicolor and vitiligo?

Since babies have very poor resistance and immunity, they often develop rashes. Many parents think that it is caused by the stimulation of the baby's saliva on the skin. However, this view is not entirely correct, because babies are very young and have poor language expression ability. Once they feel unwell, they will only cry. So what are the differences between baby pityriasis versicolor and vitiligo?

First, what are the differences between pityriasis versicolor in infants and vitiligo? Pityriasis versicolor in children is caused by fungal infection, commonly known as tinea versicolor. It can be recovered through treatment. Vitiligo is a disease caused by the loss of melanocytes. It can be cured through treatment, but if the immunity is low or if you eat food rich in vitamin C, the recurrence rate is very high. Generally speaking, the pattern is better after breeding and it is unlikely to recur, but the chance of recurrence of vitiligo is very high. The onset of vitiligo is likely to be caused by poor immunity, abnormal lifestyle and diet, and frequent exposure to the sun. People with a family history of the disease are also more likely to get vitiligo.

Second, pityriasis versicolor, medically known as tinea versicolor and pityriasis versicolor, is a superficial fungal disease caused by Malassezia infecting the stratum corneum of the epidermis. The disease is chronic and has no symptoms. It manifests as scattered or fused hypopigmented or hyperpigmented spots with bran-like desquamation. It is most common and concentrated in the eyebrow area, between the eyebrows, forehead, temples, and back. It often worsens in summer and autumn and eases or disappears in winter. Starts out as tiny spots. Patients are often unaware of the condition, and the rash gradually develops into round or quasi-circular macules the size of corn, soybeans, or broad beans. The edges are clear and level with the skin or slightly raised. However, this disease is not self-healing and is self-contagious, with the scope of infection becoming increasingly larger. Therefore, once infected, it is still necessary to find a qualified dermatologist as soon as possible, or seek treatment as soon as possible. Generally, topical antifungal drugs can cure it.

What is the difference between pityriasis versicolor in infants and vitiligo? Vitiligo is generally caused by excessive destruction of melanocytes. White spots may appear on the skin, and local hair may turn yellow or white. Vitiligo does not cause symptoms such as desquamation and itching. Pityriasis versicolor is caused by fungal infection, also known as tinea versicolor. There is a small amount of easily peelable bran-like scales on the surface, ranging from gray, brown to yellow-brown. The rash decreases or disappears in winter, but may recur in summer. If white spots appear on the skin, you can go to the dermatology department of a regular hospital for a Wood's lamp examination to see if it is vitiligo, and choose medication for treatment based on the examination.