Erythema Ab Igne appears as rashes having reticulated erythema patterns and hyperpigmentation. It is often caused by chronic sun exposure to the skin. This condition is managed by avoiding the source of sun exposure. Hyperpigmentation fades away on its own in several years. In some cases, laser treatments and depigmenting creams may help to reduce hyperpigmentation.
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My wife has itchy brown spots on her arm. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is a 33 year old female. She has spots of brownish skin discoloration over her right forearm, about 3.9"*2", not raised, not itchy. She does not have a history of medicine use, no recent investigations, not pregnant or lactating. She has no similar lesion elsewhere, nor does sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. With your descriptions, it is not clear the discoloration is in which form. Is this hypo? or hyperpigmented? or depigmented? One thing is clear that it is an asymptomatic macule. There are N number of macular diseases. I need a detai... Read Full »