HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Vitiligo Patches On The Hands And Feet

Hi, Iam a female, 37 years old, married with 1 son. My problem is I have very delayed periods once in 45 days. I have an history of PCOD and concieved with the help of Metformin. Also now having skin problems. Started getting vitiligo patches on my hand and feet. My mom has vitiligo. Both mom and Dad and grandparents are diabetic. Also having psorasis on my private parts. My question is are my skin problems related to my PCOD. Should i go to a Gyne or an endocrinologist? What kind of tests should my Dr prescribe and also the kind of treatment?
Mon, 18 Mar 2019
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..

As per your complain Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigmentation in patches in different areas of body thereby forming white patches on skin..
It occurs due to damage to the melanocytes in certain areas of body which are pigment producing cells producing Melanin and provides colour to skin..

As you said you have a few small patches it shows that it is in its initial stage and immediate treatment can help in preventing progression and can also help in faster resolution..

Consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and also advise investigations like biopsy from the depigmented areas..
You can be advised to apply steroid ointments over the depigmented areas of skin..
It should be done for not more that 2 months and that too under the supervision of the dermatologist as steroids can cause certain side effects..
You can also be advised spot Oxsoralen therapy..
PUVA photochemotherapy can also be benificial..
In case of small areas skin grafting can also be advised if other mechanisms does not help..

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

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Vitiligo Patches On The Hands And Feet

Hi.. As per your complain Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigmentation in patches in different areas of body thereby forming white patches on skin.. It occurs due to damage to the melanocytes in certain areas of body which are pigment producing cells producing Melanin and provides colour to skin.. As you said you have a few small patches it shows that it is in its initial stage and immediate treatment can help in preventing progression and can also help in faster resolution.. Consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and also advise investigations like biopsy from the depigmented areas.. You can be advised to apply steroid ointments over the depigmented areas of skin.. It should be done for not more that 2 months and that too under the supervision of the dermatologist as steroids can cause certain side effects.. You can also be advised spot Oxsoralen therapy.. PUVA photochemotherapy can also be benificial.. In case of small areas skin grafting can also be advised if other mechanisms does not help.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist