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Suggest Treatment For Pigmentations And Patches On Face And Neck

Posted on Mon, 1 Feb 2016

Question: I'm having pigmentations patched on face & neck. visibly darker compared to any other locaton of body. dermatologist in diagnosed as "Acanthosis nigricans" / "erythema dyschromium". I got the Thyroid test done yesterday.Attaching that report for your reference. Can you please review and suggest best medicine to keep this in control and also suggest any food/habits on how to keep the thyroid in good levels?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You have hypothyroidism

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting a query at HealthcareMagic.

I have read your query and seen the reports. Your reports are suggestive of hypothyroidism.

You need thyroid supplements to normalize the thyroid levels. It can be taken in the form of Tab Eltroxin 50 mcg once a day empty stomach at the same time every day preferably in morning hours. Check the thyroid profile again after 3 weeks of starting supplements. Check with your doctor about this.

Regarding habits, firstly drink cleaner water from an RO system. Secondly adapt to healthy lifestyle including hygienic and nutritious foods (more of fruits and salad), and regular exercise 30 min a day.

To reduce the dark discoloration, you can try sulfur lotion only on the affected parts. You will need to see a dermatologist to get this lotion.

Hope this helps.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (35 minutes later)

Thank you Doctor for the response.
Currently I'm using homeopathy medicines for pigmentation issue "Acanthosis nigricans". So can I take this Eltroxin 50 while having these homeopathy medicines?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Check with your homeopathy doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Thyroid supplements are a must for you. You may need even higher doses. Since I am not a specialist of homeopathy, I will not be able to suggest about it.

I will definitely suggest that you try precautions listed above.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (4 minutes later)

Surel doctor...thanks much..y

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please followup with endocrinologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Thanks for consulting me on HealthcareMagic.

I will sincerely suggest that you consult an endocrinologist and then proceed with medication.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (9 minutes later)

Sure doctor...thanks a lot

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks

Detailed Answer:
Thanks and take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar