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Suggest Remedy For Hypopigmentation

I have a loved one who i feel is going through an opiate abuse relapse i have been doing alot of research of the signs and symptoms i started to see hypopigmentation on the skin can this be a symptom of the relapse please help me The loved one is 35yrs old 5 6 and 220 lbs Ialso need to mention i know this person also is an anabolic steriod abuser. I dont know where to turn to or who to turn to
Mon, 24 Dec 2018
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Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

If it's small hypopigmentation. Then you can opt for topical steroid treatment. If it's in bigger size either you might need laser treatment or skin grafting.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Saravanan , Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
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Suggest Remedy For Hypopigmentation

Hello, If it s small hypopigmentation. Then you can opt for topical steroid treatment. If it s in bigger size either you might need laser treatment or skin grafting. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Saravanan , Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon