Hi
I have some pimples on my face since few months. I have used
clearsil Tinted treatment cream but what happens is when I put
cream on pimple it dries away but the new one comes besides it.
It also leaves black spots. I hateto see my face in
the mirror.
I'll appreciate your help.
Thanks.
Rashmi
Dr.
Thank you very much for your response. So is it your opinion that Vitiligo typically starts in other parts of the body such as elbow, arms, and other joint parts, face etc? This is just to reassure myself once for all. I have become quite paranoid of late and keep observiing my palms often to see if the hypopigmented area spreads or not. Usually I am not able to see too much of the hypo pigmented areas during the day, but it is most visible after I take my shower in the morning and the hands are somewhat dry. I could see small and not so small patches in my palms as well as on top of my fingers ( inside ). My dermatalogist has given me an ointment to apply in these areas and to consult with him in July. Do you have any comments on the above?
Thanks always..
Regards
Sree
Yup--don't look too hard!
Dr. Rockoff
I think your dermatologist is right in saying this is not likely vitiligo. Vitiligo usually appears on the hands or elbows, over bony prominences, or on the face. You most likely have temporary and partial loss of pigment, perhaps from mild and unrecognized inflammation.
The best treatment for that is time--over a few months, the color tends to come back on its own. Dietary and other changes don't make much difference.
If the problem perists or spreads, I suggest you see your dermatologist again. A Woods Light (ultraviolet) can be a helpful diagnostic too. But I doubt that you have vitiligo.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff