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Suggest Remedy For Discoloration On Shoulder Skin
Question: Respected sir,
Three months ago I have observed some unusual discolouration on my shoulder skin.
Initially the colour of these patches of my skin seems grey and after few days these patches turns black. There is no any itching sensation. I am a bit worried as it is spreading on my back rapidly. Now it become about 8 to 10 small & big patches. Please suggest me what to do.
Three months ago I have observed some unusual discolouration on my shoulder skin.
Initially the colour of these patches of my skin seems grey and after few days these patches turns black. There is no any itching sensation. I am a bit worried as it is spreading on my back rapidly. Now it become about 8 to 10 small & big patches. Please suggest me what to do.
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell what all are you applying over it .
Is there any associated pain or itching or discomfort?
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell what all are you applying over it .
Is there any associated pain or itching or discomfort?
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Respected mam,
# I have uploaded 4 latest good quality images of my skin.
# No there is no any itching sensation.
# There is no any kind of pain, irritation or burning sensation.
# I have not taken any kind of medicine yet.
# 1st appearance was observed 6 months ago with a small grey patch
on my right shoulder. Now it is spreading very rapidly.
PLEASE ANSWER MY FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:-
# What is the name of this disease?
# Whats the cure?
# What not to eat?
# How long it will take to stop its growth?
# How long it will take to cure it permanently?
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
# I have uploaded 4 latest good quality images of my skin.
# No there is no any itching sensation.
# There is no any kind of pain, irritation or burning sensation.
# I have not taken any kind of medicine yet.
# 1st appearance was observed 6 months ago with a small grey patch
on my right shoulder. Now it is spreading very rapidly.
PLEASE ANSWER MY FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:-
# What is the name of this disease?
# Whats the cure?
# What not to eat?
# How long it will take to stop its growth?
# How long it will take to cure it permanently?
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
Brief Answer:
Start treatment ,pigmentation disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thanks for the pictures and the details .
You seem to have developed patches of lichen planus pigmentosus.
Now this is basically an autoimmune disease causing development of purplish skin patches .
It needs long term treatment and sometimes it is not possible to completely control the disease with treatment too .
I would advise you to start application of a skin lightening cream like skin lite cream over the affected areas at night daily .
Use it regularly for atleast three weeks .
If there is any improvement,then you should continue to apply it ,else you might require a skin biopsy .
Dr Geetika Paul
Start treatment ,pigmentation disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thanks for the pictures and the details .
You seem to have developed patches of lichen planus pigmentosus.
Now this is basically an autoimmune disease causing development of purplish skin patches .
It needs long term treatment and sometimes it is not possible to completely control the disease with treatment too .
I would advise you to start application of a skin lightening cream like skin lite cream over the affected areas at night daily .
Use it regularly for atleast three weeks .
If there is any improvement,then you should continue to apply it ,else you might require a skin biopsy .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your reply,
(1) If your diagnosis is LPP then why biopsy is important? By observing the image I sent, is there any probability of other disease too?
(2) Its practically very tough to apply cream because its not in a single place. some are small some are big. I can apply cream only on the patches which is big and clearly visible.
(3) Please guide me that in which field there would be better treatment of LPP. Allopathic, Homeopathic or Ayurvedic?
(4) Is there any role of vitam A tablets in this disease? If yes then what is the dose you recommend me?
(1) If your diagnosis is LPP then why biopsy is important? By observing the image I sent, is there any probability of other disease too?
(2) Its practically very tough to apply cream because its not in a single place. some are small some are big. I can apply cream only on the patches which is big and clearly visible.
(3) Please guide me that in which field there would be better treatment of LPP. Allopathic, Homeopathic or Ayurvedic?
(4) Is there any role of vitam A tablets in this disease? If yes then what is the dose you recommend me?
Brief Answer:
Need for a closer assessment of the affected area
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I would suggest biopsy in your case since the there are two diseases with such a clinical appearance.They are lichen planus pigmentosus and macular amyloidosis.
A biopsy or a closer examination by a magnifying lens or a dermoscope is required to differentiate between these conditions at times .
So that is why I have advised you to see a nearby dermatologist so that a closer assessment is possible .
Topical therapy is essential for treatment.
I can understand that application might be a bit difficult but it is the mainstay of treatment.
Vitamin a therapy has been found to be useful in some cases but results are not consistent in all patients .So I won't advise you to take it without a proper assessment.
On this forum ,we can just guide you regarding the probable diagnosis and the expected management .
I would surely advise you to see a nearby allopathic doctor for a closer examination of the lesion .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Need for a closer assessment of the affected area
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I would suggest biopsy in your case since the there are two diseases with such a clinical appearance.They are lichen planus pigmentosus and macular amyloidosis.
A biopsy or a closer examination by a magnifying lens or a dermoscope is required to differentiate between these conditions at times .
So that is why I have advised you to see a nearby dermatologist so that a closer assessment is possible .
Topical therapy is essential for treatment.
I can understand that application might be a bit difficult but it is the mainstay of treatment.
Vitamin a therapy has been found to be useful in some cases but results are not consistent in all patients .So I won't advise you to take it without a proper assessment.
On this forum ,we can just guide you regarding the probable diagnosis and the expected management .
I would surely advise you to see a nearby allopathic doctor for a closer examination of the lesion .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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