My daughter has what appears to be dry patches only ...

this can be one of two things. since its on her face its more likely an atopic dermatitis. espciailly since you mention it is dry, this can be from a reaction to anything from foods, contacts, or allergy.
the other possibility is that its fungal. the only reason i mention this is because you said there remains a white spot after the initial problem. its less common to get fungal infections on the face but certainly possible, especially if shes a child.
the problem is the treatment of each is different. fungal requires medicated cream and atopic dermatits a cortisone cream (which could increase growth of fungi).
therefore the only way to know for sure is to see her dr in person for a diagnosis.

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Thank you for the answer. That helps alot. My daughter has allergies so I am leaning toward atopic dermatitis, however, I have tried cortizone and it clears the scaley patch but another one may appear later. Does this mean I may need something stronger?

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