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Have Lichen Amyloidosis, Brown Patches On Body, Itching. Taking Thyronorm. Help

Sir, I am Meenakshi Patel and I am facing severe problem of Lichen Amyloidoisis .There are dark brown patches all over the body with slight itching sensation.I am also having Thyroid problem for which I am taking Thyronorm tablet.Since last 8-10 yrs. I am suffering the problem of amyloidoisis.My skin specialist has given me some Vit.E medicine with some lotions but they are not enough.I want to get rid of the bad looking scars completely.Could you please help me .Will this disease have a bad effect on my married life?
Tue, 16 Oct 2012
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

Hyperpigmentation can be due to postinflammatory changes.
Sun exposure can aggravate pigmentation.Keeping the sunprotection is important to treat hyperpigmentation. Use sunscreen with SPF 50.

My advise to you would be to use steroid based cream with moisturizer.

Few treatments like microdermabrasion and fractional CO2 laser can help to spots effectively.

Consult a good dermatologist who can provide you with these options along with effective oral prescription medicines. Lichen amyloidosis is treatable.It will not have bad effect on married life.

Hope this helps.
Regards

DrSudarshan
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Dermatologist
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Have Lichen Amyloidosis, Brown Patches On Body, Itching. Taking Thyronorm. Help

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Hyperpigmentation can be due to postinflammatory changes. Sun exposure can aggravate pigmentation.Keeping the sunprotection is important to treat hyperpigmentation. Use sunscreen with SPF 50. My advise to you would be to use steroid based cream with moisturizer. Few treatments like microdermabrasion and fractional CO2 laser can help to spots effectively. Consult a good dermatologist who can provide you with these options along with effective oral prescription medicines. Lichen amyloidosis is treatable.It will not have bad effect on married life. Hope this helps. Regards DrSudarshan MD Dermatologist