Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash
Dermatology
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Patient's 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 and efficient treatment.
Hi,
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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 it over patches over the face early in the morning at 7 or 8 AM, followed by sun exposure at 9 AM for five minutes and take Tablet Pigmento, one tablet twice daily after the meal. You should consider visiting a dermatologist because treatment for vitiligo takes time for repigmentation and since new patches are appearing, oral steroid or Azathioprine can be considered after examination and blood investigations. Please visit a dermatologist, and it is better to take treatment at this stage before other body parts are involved.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
There are four small patches on my legs. How long do I have to take these medicines? Should I start taking the medicines, or is it better to get a blood test first?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I suggest you start the medicines after you consult your physician. It can be continued for three months. But do visit a dermatologist, he or she will tell you to get some blood investigations before considering oral medications.
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