Suggest Treatment For White Patches On Hands

Posted on Fri, 26 Jun 2015

Question: Dear Doctor,

I have a kind of white patches on my hands(I am able to see from 6th standard)....it is not so much but it is clearly visible.

I had consulted many doctors in my early ages but there is no improvement. now I am thinking for re-treatment. can anybody help me? I had posted my picture. Also need doctors where I can go for further treatment in XXXXXXX

thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear
I have seen your photographs you have uploaded and I will try to help you out in best possible way

Before going into treatment I would like further details to reach at conclusive diagnosis

Have you noticed Such white spots anywhere other than the hands like face, genital region, abdomen or back?
Have you seen any doctor, if yes than what treatment he has given you
relevant medical history like diabetes or other hormonal disorder
Have you been exposed to any chemicals?
Please revert back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more precisely

You will need to contact a dermatologist.

Waiting for your reply
Best wishes

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)

Hi Doctor,

I have on hands and same kind of patches at foot but not so visible as hands. and growth is very minimal. No other place of body have such patches. but if i fell or if i got injured sometime it will retain as white patch. normal skin will not come.

At last i took pigmnto tablet and cream as medicine. i don't have any other record of any medicine.

I have not exposed to any chemicals.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
skin pigmentation disorder

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your reply and all the details

Looking at your photograph and descriptions it seems to be skin pigmentation disorder like vitiligo or leucoderma or other autoimmune disease.

If I were your treating doctor I would have put you on the topical steroidal preparation for 3 to 6 months
In case if it doesn't improve than I would have advised you to consult a dermatologist for PUVA therapy and systemic steroids

Pigmento is a ayurvedic medicine about which I am not sure that, it will help you

Hope this answers your question please fee free to ask for follow up question if anything not clear.
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (21 minutes later)

Thanks doctor...any other medicines i can take for this??

Else do you know any good dermatologist in Bangalore? where i can consult for further treatment.

At least it will be great help if i can get PUVA treatment in XXXXXXX ..please suggest me thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
considerations

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your reply
You can contact at YYYY@YYYY for details of a dermatologist in XXXXXXX

I would advise you to search for a dermatologist in your near vicinity I am sure He/she must be aware about PUVA therapy

In my opinion before starting therapy diagnosis has to be confirmed by physical examination.

Hope this answers your question
If you are satisfied with this conversation you can close the discussion

wish you good health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T