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What Causes Giraffe Like Spots On The Arms?

What causes giraffe like spots on arms, other than sun damage. My brother and I both have them, me on lower arms and he on upper arms. We are both diagnosed with OA, negative RA tests. I ve researched sun damage and these really don t look like that.
Fri, 27 Dec 2019
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Hello,

* The giraffe-like spots on the arms indicate possible vitiligo with alterations in the melanin receptors and production as well.

Kindly consult an expert skin specialist for the possible cause evaluation and further management.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Giraffe Like Spots On The Arms?

Hello, * The giraffe-like spots on the arms indicate possible vitiligo with alterations in the melanin receptors and production as well. Kindly consult an expert skin specialist for the possible cause evaluation and further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon