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My daughter is suspected to have vitiligo. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,My daughter has skin lesions that started last year. They are on one side of the body. Initially, she got eczema kind small red rashes for which we applied Corticosteroid and later we observed whitish patches developing on those spots. Initially, the GP thought it could be tinea versicolor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and clinical photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From the present situation, it looks to be vitiligo. Since it is on one side of the body, it can be called as segmental vitiligo also. Tacrolimus is the right medic... Read Full »
I have white patches on my skin. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from a skin problem for a long time four years. They are white patches. I have taken treatment from a few doctors. Doctors have asked me to apply some lotion and show sunlight to them. They also gave me some blue light therapy but I developed blisters after that. So,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern. I also viewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Read Full »
What causes fast spreading white spots on my skin?
Query: Hi doctor, I have some small white spots on my skin of the legs, from the past two years. I was taking homeopathic medicines for it. From the past six to seven months, some new patches are coming on my face. These spots are spreading fast, and it has become a serious issue. Kindly suggest some quick... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is vitiligo and since new patches are appearing it is called unstable vitiligo. How many patches are there over your body other than your neck? I suggest you try using the following Tacrolimus 0.1 % ointment once a day, Melgain or Melbild lotion (Deca Peptide), apply i... Read Full »
The spots on my penis are increasing gradually. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been getting spots on my penis. I do not remember that I had them as a kid. I know it has been getting more over time, but really slow that I do not realize it. I remember that the doctor messed up my circumcision and my parents were going to sue the doctor for that thus the skin a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all your photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Basically, you have two queries. First the extra skin which you want to remove. That can be possible by surgery but if you do not have any problem with that then you avoid surgical... Read Full »
Will vitiligo be inherited in the family? Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My cousin's sister is planning to get married to a guy, who has a family history of vitiligo. His parents and paternal aunt are suffering from the same problem and all are having white spots on their bodies. The boy is not having any white spots currently on his body. Can this problem occ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.Vitiligo can be inherited in the family, but not in every member of the generation. It is not necessary for vitiligo to develop in childhood; the onset can be at any stage of life. Inheritance was thought to be autosomal dominant with variable expression and incomplete pen... Read Full »
Will phototherapy with UVB help in curing vitiligo?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a huge vitiligo white spot on the back. I was advised to apply Melbild solution in the day time and Imograf forte ointment at night. I am also taking tablet Patchex and Nixiyax every day. Please tell me whether I need to apply sunscreen on the surrounding dark area on the back durin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the patch is present on the exposed skin, then it is good to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen on the whole area on the patch as well as on the surrounding skin after the recommended duration of sun exposure of 15 to 20 minutes. The purpose is dual. It prevents sunburn ... Read Full »
The patch on my skin looks like vitiligo. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Is this a vitiligo patch? Where does it start initially? How will it look initially? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This does not look like vitiligo. It seems more like idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, a harmless, non-progressive condition mainly seen on limbs. It does not increase in size. So no treatment is usually required. Vitiligo can start in any ... Read Full »
I have a white colored spot on my leg due to an accident. How can I get the color back?
Query: Hello doctor, This is about my white spot issue. I have one white spot on my leg due to an accident, which is not getting its color back. So I did a tattoo on it. The tattoo maker also did not use perfect color and it was light in color. I started Excimer treatment on it but I see very little color... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Excimer laser in vitiligo works fine, but it takes 2 to 3 months to work properly. It should work irrespective of the tattoo over it as it is a type of focused phototherapy, which induces pigment formation. I cannot see much of the tattoo ... Read Full »
Is a small white dot on the thigh a sign of leucoderma?
Query: Hi doctor, I have developed a small white dot on my thigh a few months back. Now, the size has increased. Is this any sign of leucoderma? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Has this hypopigmented patch occurred after any injury or scab formation (attachment removed to protect patient identity)? If not, then it can be a sign of vitiligo or leucoderma. But, it cannot be confirmed at this stage. Does anyone in your family have such illness? I... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing hair loss for the past two years, and despite taking efforts, my hair continues to thin significantly. I am unable to consume dairy products due to being a vitiligo patient, although I am fortunate not to have any visible spots on my body. My diet includes mea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with feelings of depression due to your hair loss. I understand that dealing with this situation can be both emotionally and mentally challenging. It is important to continue working closely with y... Read Full »