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What Causes White Spots On Hands, Wrists And Legs After Using Floor Cleaner?

I have pale white spots on my hands, wrists, and legs where the color pigment in my skin is gone. Happened about last summer and the spots on still there. I think I didn t wash my hands good after using CLR bathroom cleaner. Is there anyway CLR getting on your skin can leave permanent bleach white spots on your skin? And if so I m assuming there isn t a way to make it go away?
Mon, 16 Mar 2020
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Hello,

The white spots on hands, wrists and legs after the use of bathroom cleaner with bleach content indicates temporary skin damage which resolves over a period of time to previously normal anatomy. However, following measures will help better recovery:
- Cleansing of parts with antiseptic liquid
- Application of polymycin cream 3 times a day
- Prefer loose, clean, cotton clothes
- Avoid excess or prolong direct sun exposure and if needed use sun screen lotion before

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

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes White Spots On Hands, Wrists And Legs After Using Floor Cleaner?

Hello, The white spots on hands, wrists and legs after the use of bathroom cleaner with bleach content indicates temporary skin damage which resolves over a period of time to previously normal anatomy. However, following measures will help better recovery: - Cleansing of parts with antiseptic liquid - Application of polymycin cream 3 times a day - Prefer loose, clean, cotton clothes - Avoid excess or prolong direct sun exposure and if needed use sun screen lotion before Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon