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i am naveena from nigeria i have white dot like spot on my legs any medicine is there for this is it danger to health,sir blood count is fluctuation and over weight also what is the exact cause of it can u pls help me to tell what skin disease is it and it will expant to which extend is it danger to health ,i am much worryied is it vitiligo,i went doctor aurangabadkar in hyderabad he said it is not vitiligo what is it is pls help me in giving advice as soon as possible.
thanking u
i am naveena from nigeria i have white dot like spot on my legs any medicine is there for this is it danger to health,sir blood count is fluctuation and over weight also what is the exact cause of it can u pls help me to tell what skin disease is it and it will expant to which extend is it danger to health ,i am much worryied is it vitiligo,i went doctor aurangabadkar in hyderabad he said it is not vitiligo what is it is pls help me in giving advice as soon as possible.
thanking u
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Hello,
It can be due to idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis or vitiligo (less likely). Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is characterized by flat white spots found on the shins and forearms. It may also arise on other sun exposed areas including the face, neck and shoulders. Usually nothing is to be done except sun protection. Attempts to destroy the lesions may leave brown marks or larger white marks, which may look worse than the original condition. The other treatment options are cryotherapy, dermaabrasion, creams like tretinoin and topical steroids.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
It can be due to idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis or vitiligo (less likely). Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is characterized by flat white spots found on the shins and forearms. It may also arise on other sun exposed areas including the face, neck and shoulders. Usually nothing is to be done except sun protection. Attempts to destroy the lesions may leave brown marks or larger white marks, which may look worse than the original condition. The other treatment options are cryotherapy, dermaabrasion, creams like tretinoin and topical steroids.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis - you get small round white spots especially on legs.
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