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Suggest Treatment For White Spots On The Arms

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Posted on Tue, 6 Jun 2017
Question: I HAVE THE REGULAR BROWN SPOTS OF OLD AGE, BUT RECENTLY I HAVE FOUND SOME WHITE SPOTS ON MY ARMS, WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THAT?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Seems to be idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have gone through your complaints and white spots seem to be idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis.
It is a benign condition charactersised by depigmented spots on the arms and legs in middle age and elderly individuals.
It is harmless and can be left as such.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Treatment For White Spots On The Arms

Brief Answer: Seems to be idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic I have gone through your complaints and white spots seem to be idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis. It is a benign condition charactersised by depigmented spots on the arms and legs in middle age and elderly individuals. It is harmless and can be left as such. Regards Dr Asmeet