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Can Alpha Arbutin stop tyrosinase activity of the skin?
Query: Hi doctor, Here is the problem: It appeared that I stopped the "tyrosinase" activity of my skin with a product called "Alpha Arbutin", mistaking it with an other product. Since, the melanin on the highest surface of my skin completely dissapeared. I slightly begin a depression and a depersonalizati... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern as this can be cosmetically unacceptable. Do not worry I will help you with your concern. Now you mentioned that you applied Arbutin for sometime and it has resulted in development of white patch. Yes, Arbutin works by inhibiting Tyrosinase... Read Full »
What should I use to speed up the healing of a burned scar?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a cold sore arising on the border of my top lip and tried to stop it with alcohol and tea tree oil. The sore did not form, but I was left with a burn from the oil, and I pulled off the burned skin, leaving a small circular open wound. After healing, it started pink, but now it is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. First, you need to understand that it is normal skin response to heal with either hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation (white color as in your case) whenever it gets trauma (burn or insect bite). Most of the time, lesion heals within f... Read Full »
Why do I have skin issues and white patches on my back that spread over the day?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having some issues with my skin. I have white patches on my back, which spread over the day. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history and image provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), the condition is Tinea versicolor. It is a fungal infection mostly appearing as white patches on the skin around the neck, shoulders, back, and sometimes face. The fungal el... Read Full »
I have white spot-like hypopigmentation on my neck. May I know what is causing it?
Query: Hi doctor, I noticed a small white spot on my neck, almost like hypopigmentation, but I am not positive. I am a 23-years-old male with no health issues. Please help, doctor. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since when are you having this issue? Is it itchy? Is it increasing in size? Are any other areas involved? Kindly help me with a brief history for diagnosis. Thank you. Read Full »
Does a white spot in the head due to an injury indicate vitiligo?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a white spot on my head due to a small injury that happened approximately two years ago. It does not hurt nor cause any problem. Is it vitiligo? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are the hair in the spot white or normal black? White spots on the head may be due to post-inflammatory hypopigmentation or vitiligo. Both do not hurt. Please send two or three clear photos to enable proper diagnosis. Read Full »
What are the white spots on my back, arms, and face?
Query: Hi doctor,I have white little spots on my back, arms, and face. They are lighter than my skin color. Also, a few white spots on my back and chest that are bigger in size, bumpy but empty inside and look like white bubbles. What those spots might be? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If possible, send images for better diagnosis and treatment. Read Full »
Why do I have a pale spot on my upper lip?
Query: Hello doctor, Why do I have a pale spot on my upper lip? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my opinion, there are two main causes for this pale spot. 1. Post-inflammatory depigmentation - It means that it is normal skin response to any trauma like a previous burn or vesicle or itching to heal either with hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation. In your ca... Read Full »
How can hypopigmentation be treated in an infant?
Query: Hello doctor, My 6-week-old daughter has got white hypopigmented areas on bilateral groins and both inner thighs more in the left groin. Also, they seem to be appearing near the umbilicus and upper chest. We are very worried about it and want to know if there is any treatment available for it. Your ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). She seems to have trichrome vitiligo which is an indication of active disease. I would like to know the duration. Were they present at birth? Is it spreading? Did you notice any ne... Read Full »
Is skin whitening side effect of Gleevec permanent?
Query: Hi doctor, I have CML-CP. I am on Gleevec for the last year. My query is about skin whitening as it has turned too white. Will this side effect go away? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Skin whitening is technically called hypopigmentation. This is the usual side effect of Gleevec (Imatinib) and is usually harmless. Usually, it is reversible once the drug is stopped. However, evidence for stopping the drug is limited and no consensus exists on drug ce... Read Full »