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What Do White Patches On The Face Indicate?
Question: I am a 33 y female having small white patches on my face around the chin and mouth area. What could be the possible reason for this and what is the advised treatment?
Brief Answer:
Either vitiligo or pityriasis XXXXXXX upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it seems to be either vitiligo or pityriasis XXXXXXX
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Either vitiligo or pityriasis XXXXXXX upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it seems to be either vitiligo or pityriasis XXXXXXX
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks Doctor. I have uploaded a picture.
Brief Answer:
Seems to be vitiligo, decapeptide and topical steroid
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be vitiligo.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply lotion containing basic fibroblast decapeptide like melbild lotion on the white spots at night followed by sun exposure for 10-15 minutes in the morning.
This is then followed by application of a topical steroid like mometasone cream on the affected areas in the afternoon.
This needs to be continued for 3-4 weeks but under the supervision of the doctor.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Seems to be vitiligo, decapeptide and topical steroid
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be vitiligo.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply lotion containing basic fibroblast decapeptide like melbild lotion on the white spots at night followed by sun exposure for 10-15 minutes in the morning.
This is then followed by application of a topical steroid like mometasone cream on the affected areas in the afternoon.
This needs to be continued for 3-4 weeks but under the supervision of the doctor.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Many thanks Doctor.. Ill do the needful. I had one followup question.. Does this spread on touching.. I have two kids, one an infant.. Do I need to be careful while fondling/touching/kissing them ?
Brief Answer:
Won't spread on touching, fondling and kissing
Detailed Answer:
This won't spread on touching.
It is not contagious.
So you don't have to worry about it spreading to your kids.
All the best.
Won't spread on touching, fondling and kissing
Detailed Answer:
This won't spread on touching.
It is not contagious.
So you don't have to worry about it spreading to your kids.
All the best.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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