4mth old with patchy skin?

Question

My daughter is mixed race (half black half white) & has light & dark patches all over her body.

None of the other mixed babies in my family & friend group have had this. And I’m just wondering if anyone else with mixed children has experienced this. Its especially bad on her face & I’m just worried that if it doesn’t correct itself she’ll have to live with it forever.

Thanks

Answer 1

It could be skin condition called vitiligo  i would advice you to talk to your Health Visitor and/or GP about this.

Vitiligo is a fairly common condition that causes pale, white patches to develop on the skin. This is because that particular area of skin has little or none of a type of pigment called melanin. This is the dye-like substance in the skin cells (melanocytes) that gives skin colour and protects it from the sun's rays.

Any area of the skin can be affected by vitiligo, but it is most commonly seen in parts that are exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck and hands. It is more noticeable on people with dark or tanned skin.