Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Do The Following Marks On The Legs Indicate?
Question: Hello doctor i would like you to suggest what does these marks on legs depicts.?
Is this normal or shall i need to do anything
Is this normal or shall i need to do anything
Brief Answer:
Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis most probably
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I read history and saw the photos. After that I could conclude that most probably the marks on the legs may be idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis.
Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. IGH is a benign skin disease in which,melanin in the skin is reduced in spoty fashion. Exact cause is not known. The sun exposure may be the cause. Genetic influence may be there.The legs are involved generally more than the other areas. Reassurance is required. No treatment is required,as the disease is benign. However,cosmetic point of view,it may be treated.
Sunscreen lotion may be applied to protect skin from the U V rays of the sun. And tretinon, steroid,calcineurine inhibitors like tacrolimus or the pimecrolimus etc may be used topically.
Orally,vitamin A,E and C and antioxidants may be taken for the long time.
I hope this may be helpful to you.
Thanks.
Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis most probably
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I read history and saw the photos. After that I could conclude that most probably the marks on the legs may be idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis.
Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. IGH is a benign skin disease in which,melanin in the skin is reduced in spoty fashion. Exact cause is not known. The sun exposure may be the cause. Genetic influence may be there.The legs are involved generally more than the other areas. Reassurance is required. No treatment is required,as the disease is benign. However,cosmetic point of view,it may be treated.
Sunscreen lotion may be applied to protect skin from the U V rays of the sun. And tretinon, steroid,calcineurine inhibitors like tacrolimus or the pimecrolimus etc may be used topically.
Orally,vitamin A,E and C and antioxidants may be taken for the long time.
I hope this may be helpful to you.
Thanks.
Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
