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What Is The Small White Patches On My Arm?
I was laying in bed and saw on my arm two very small white patches right next to each other. I have KP (chicken skin) so I thought nothing of it but soon realized it wasn t on my skin but under. I don t know what it is and I m very scared now, considering it might be AK or some other skin cancer. Please let me know if you can help in any way.
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
Hello,
As per your case history, you are having pityriasis alba. My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with SPF more than thirty.
2. Apply a tacrolimus 0.03 %ointment twice daily on the affected part.
3. Other treatment options are oral vitamin A, topical steroid cream given only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
As per your case history, you are having pityriasis alba. My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with SPF more than thirty.
2. Apply a tacrolimus 0.03 %ointment twice daily on the affected part.
3. Other treatment options are oral vitamin A, topical steroid cream given only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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