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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
perianal white patches/itching
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
perianal white patches/itching
by cantconcentrate2, Sep 10, 2007 09:47AM
I have the same symptoms as in the mail posted on 10/01/2006, from cantconcentrate:
Title:
Perianal White Patches/itching
Forum: The Dermatology Forum
Topic: Pigmentation Problems
I would like to know the treatment this patient had and how was the results, the symptoms are really the same and the white patches seems exactly the same as in the picture he added,
I always have safe sex and I have a really healthy life, I would like to know the opinion of this patient and his treatment to get further information about this issue
thank you very much for your answers
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 11, 2007 09:58AM
, Sep 11, 2007 09:58AM
To: cantconcentrate2
My impression was that this patient had vitiligo, a condition in which the skin pigment goes away. Except for appearance, there are no other symptoms. It may affect the groin, among other places, but is not an STD. Treatments include topical creams and ultraviolet light. I don't know what treatments my original questioner used, if any. For proper diagnosis and consideration of treatment, you'll need to see a doctor in person.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
