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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Drug Induced Vitiligo
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Drug Induced Vitiligo
by Michelle, Sep 22, 2000 12:00AM
Dr Rockoff
I found a site that helped me to find out a possible answer to what the spots on my face and chest could be. The picture (along with a suggestion from another Doctor) of the Drug Induced Vitiligo looks exactly like what is on my face. Two questions:
What "drugs" induce this condition. . I am on Adderal for ADD
I also go to a Tanning Booth (shame) and these started about a year or two after that. . could that have something to do with it?
Any suggestions . . .
Thank You,
Michelle Johnes
I found a site that helped me to find out a possible answer to what the spots on my face and chest could be. The picture (along with a suggestion from another Doctor) of the Drug Induced Vitiligo looks exactly like what is on my face. Two questions:
What "drugs" induce this condition. . I am on Adderal for ADD
I also go to a Tanning Booth (shame) and these started about a year or two after that. . could that have something to do with it?
Any suggestions . . .
Thank You,
Michelle Johnes
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 22, 2000 12:00AM
, Sep 22, 2000 12:00AM
Michelle:
What you have is much more likely to be a mild fungus called tinea versicolor than vitiligo, drug-induced or otherwise. There's no useful treatment for vitiligo anyway, whereas fungus is easy to clear up. For definitive diagnosis and treatment, I suggest you consult a demratologist.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
What you have is much more likely to be a mild fungus called tinea versicolor than vitiligo, drug-induced or otherwise. There's no useful treatment for vitiligo anyway, whereas fungus is easy to clear up. For definitive diagnosis and treatment, I suggest you consult a demratologist.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
