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Upper Part Of Thigh Is Itchy. What Is The Reason For White Spots On Legs?

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Posted on Thu, 21 Nov 2013
Question: what is the reason for white spots on my legs. and what is the sure for it sometimes I will feel like something is crawling on my legs and again a burning itching on the upper part of mythigh should I wate for the answer or do I have time to take a shower
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam , Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that considering your age and the symptoms you are giving white spots can be a sign of vitiligo . Plus hypothyroidism may also give rise to white spots . Certain drugs also lead to this but chances are less . I think you should get yourself evaluated and seek help from a skin specialist for this . After determination of the cause treatment will be decided . Take care. Dr. Shruti
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Upper Part Of Thigh Is Itchy. What Is The Reason For White Spots On Legs?

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam , Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that considering your age and the symptoms you are giving white spots can be a sign of vitiligo . Plus hypothyroidism may also give rise to white spots . Certain drugs also lead to this but chances are less . I think you should get yourself evaluated and seek help from a skin specialist for this . After determination of the cause treatment will be decided . Take care. Dr. Shruti