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What Causes Brownish Spots On Ankles?
Question: Dear Dr.
I feel brown spots on both ankles last
6 months.I do not suffer any itching ,inflammation.
I use this crem yesterday.I feel hot after applying.
Can I use continuously?Can spots be fade off?
Thanks
I feel brown spots on both ankles last
6 months.I do not suffer any itching ,inflammation.
I use this crem yesterday.I feel hot after applying.
Can I use continuously?Can spots be fade off?
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Seems to be pigmented purpuric dermatoses, avoid Betnovate C cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcare magic
I have gone through your complaints and according to me you are having pigmented purpuric dermatoses.
It can occur due to intake of certain drugs, contact agents , collagen diseases like lupus erythematosus, diabetes, thyroid disease, liver disease and obesity.
In many cases it occurs without any cause.
Don't use betnovate C cream if you are not having itching as it contains steroid and should not be used for long term.
Usually these disorders are very resistant to treatment but sometimes spontaneous resolution has been seen in some cases.
Few treatment options available for this are phototherapy both UVA and narrow band UVB as well as tablet calcium dobesilate.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Seems to be pigmented purpuric dermatoses, avoid Betnovate C cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcare magic
I have gone through your complaints and according to me you are having pigmented purpuric dermatoses.
It can occur due to intake of certain drugs, contact agents , collagen diseases like lupus erythematosus, diabetes, thyroid disease, liver disease and obesity.
In many cases it occurs without any cause.
Don't use betnovate C cream if you are not having itching as it contains steroid and should not be used for long term.
Usually these disorders are very resistant to treatment but sometimes spontaneous resolution has been seen in some cases.
Few treatment options available for this are phototherapy both UVA and narrow band UVB as well as tablet calcium dobesilate.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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