Leucoderma is a skin condition where the loss of pigmentation occurs in the skin. It is caused when pigment-producing cells stop functioning. There is an appearance of white patches on the affected region. There is no cure for this condition. The standard treatments advised for vitiligo are camouflage therapy, repigmentation therapy, light therapy, and surgery.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Differential diagnosis for your son’s condition could be pityriasis versicolor or pityriasis alba.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. With your descriptions, it seems that you are having focal vitiligo or chemical leucoderma due to footwear.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for sharing the photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can notice the patches are forming lines. They are identified as birth marks.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Attach the picture to assess the lesion so I can guide you accordingly.
Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. It appears to be a leucoderma patch.
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