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What Could Itchy White Patches On Arms, Torso And Legs With No Help From Creams Indicate?

I have white patches on my arms, torso and legs. They itch and have been there for a month. I have used the following creams: Saylic Acid Coal Tar Cortisone cream Nature s Best Psoraisis Cream Zinc Oxide These creams and ointments help with the itch, however, nothing has cleared the white patches. This started with a rash, then became red bumps and now white patches
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

Welcome to healthcaremagic.

I have read your query and understood your concern.
Such itchy white patches can be due to many reasons like post inflammatory hypopigmentation, seborrheic dermatitis, P. alba and many more.

I will advice you to visit your doctor in person so that detailed examination of the lesions and body can be done so that correct diagnosis is made and treatment can be started.

This is my best advice for you.

Good luck.
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What Could Itchy White Patches On Arms, Torso And Legs With No Help From Creams Indicate?

Hello dear, Welcome to healthcaremagic. I have read your query and understood your concern. Such itchy white patches can be due to many reasons like post inflammatory hypopigmentation, seborrheic dermatitis, P. alba and many more. I will advice you to visit your doctor in person so that detailed examination of the lesions and body can be done so that correct diagnosis is made and treatment can be started. This is my best advice for you. Good luck.