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4yr old has pigmentation under her eye.i noticed redness and peeling when using elidel (pimecrolimus). could she have a vitamin deficiency? or allergy

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pigmentation: Pigmentation is not due to allergy or vitamin deficiency. It may be due to a fungus.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 5/5/2016

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