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Suggest An Alternative Treatment For Grey Patches On My Skin
Sir from last one year I have notice some small light grey patches on my skin developed and gradually it become more darker. I have used many skin cream to erase that dark patches but skin cream did not work as I expecting to . I used skin cream like castor NF, Flucort , betadin C etc. Now I am very anxious about it please suggest me solution.
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Hi,
Grey patches on the skin can occur due to many reasons. Melasma, sunlight allergy, eczema, actinic keratosis have to be ruled out. Whether the patches are flat or raised, can aid in diagnosis. Associated symptoms such as itching, scaling, bleeding if present must be known. Melasma generally occurs on cheek, nose, forehead and chin. It is common in women. Sun allergy can present as dark patches and are present on sun exposed areas such as arms, face, neck. Eczema or dermatitis refers to inflammation of skin which can occur due to dry skin, allergen exposure. Actinic keratosis also causes grey patches on sun exposed areas. Complete blood count, blood sugar and thyroid tests should be taken to assist in treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
Grey patches on the skin can occur due to many reasons. Melasma, sunlight allergy, eczema, actinic keratosis have to be ruled out. Whether the patches are flat or raised, can aid in diagnosis. Associated symptoms such as itching, scaling, bleeding if present must be known. Melasma generally occurs on cheek, nose, forehead and chin. It is common in women. Sun allergy can present as dark patches and are present on sun exposed areas such as arms, face, neck. Eczema or dermatitis refers to inflammation of skin which can occur due to dry skin, allergen exposure. Actinic keratosis also causes grey patches on sun exposed areas. Complete blood count, blood sugar and thyroid tests should be taken to assist in treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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