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Suggest Treatment For Idiopathic Guttate Causing Spots On Legs And Arms

I have idiopathic guttate few spots on my legs and arms I m 41 years old woman if Asian origin.i have read a lots about it my question is does it spread if yes then how fast or in months or years ? Does it effect face as well? Looking forward to hear from you

Sat, 8 Oct 2016

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Dermatologist, Dr. Atishay Bukharia's Response

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IDIOPATHIC GUTTATE HYPOMELANOSIS usually do not affect the face, they are harmless and usually localised to lower limb and hand. Topical applications of TCA is the treatment of choice.

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Suggest Treatment For Idiopathic Guttate Causing Spots On Legs And Arms

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