What is the white patch behind my baby's ear?

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Thanks for sharing the photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can notice the patches are forming lines. They are identified as birth marks. Just the way there are black moles present, similarly white moles are there. These birth marks do not cause any health problem. They do not have any symptoms and will remain forever. Since it is not present on face, it will not affect cosmetically.

These birth marks are not related to eczema (itching and bleeding skin blisters) they do not have any tendency to spread to other family members. With growth of a child, lot of changes will take place on skin. Few tend to stay forever, and some will disappear completely. As you have mentioned, if there are similar patches elsewhere too, there can be a possibility of leucoderma. Leucoderma - non-segmental vitiligo might increase with age. They cannot be easily identified at an early age. Keep a record of photographs taken regularly and observe the change in size and color of the patch. For better analysis, get it checked with a dermatologist.

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As the child grows, the patch might become more visible as the skin gets tanned. There are very less chances that it will increase in size. No treatment is required now. With age, there are chances for it to disappear. In adulthood, he can get the patches surgically corrected or even take light treatment. Wait till his puberty and check for any progress.

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