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Is leucoderma curable?

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Dr. Suvash Sahu

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Published At August 6, 2016
Reviewed AtJune 30, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am having a white patch on the back of my foot. It has been in the same shape for two years. My doctor said it was leucoderma due to footwear and gave me an ointment. I used it for one month, but I did not observe any change. Is this curable?

Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

With your descriptions, it seems that you are having focal vitiligo or chemical leucoderma due to footwear. It is primarily an autoimmune disease with a familial predisposition presented with chalky white or milky white in appearance. Other autoimmune diseases may be associated with pernicious anemia, diabetes, alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), and thyroid disorder. So, you need to do blood sugar, T3, T4, and TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).

I suggest ointment Tacrolimus 0.1% during night hours and Mometasone 0.1% cream in the daytime for six months or may be more depending on your response to thetreatment.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Suvash Sahu
Dr. Suvash Sahu

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