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Posted on Tue, 14 Jun 2016
Question: Goof afternoon sir, My Son 11 years old having skin allergy since last 4 years.. Block spots on legs , hands .. Biopsy done at Global XXXXXXX found hypercuretous mild.. Doctor gave only ointment.. 90% cured.. Now he got white (not so white)small spots on leg.. Size is arround 10mm.. Doctor in my place gave ointment for a month, yesterday we met doctor .. Doctor is saying its bolli decease.. We dont have this in my family.. What is the best treatment to cover this small white spots.. Shall I go with second opinion at chennai? Or I can take treatment from Ayurveda? Is it harmful for my son with this decease? Please advice..
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Treatment line mentioned. Seek the same from your present doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.

Vitiligo (Bolli in Telugu), a common disease with white patches appearing on the body. It occurs due to autoimmune destruction of melanocytes, the cells that render the colour to our skin. It is not a dreadful disease and can be brought significantly under control.

Treatment is available in XXXXXXX The following link will guide you on the treatment:
XXXX

Ayurvedic treatments are available:
XXXX

I cannot tell how effective Ayurvedic treatments are and cannot comment on the harmful aspects either.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Vitiligo

Brief Answer: Treatment line mentioned. Seek the same from your present doctor. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. Vitiligo (Bolli in Telugu), a common disease with white patches appearing on the body. It occurs due to autoimmune destruction of melanocytes, the cells that render the colour to our skin. It is not a dreadful disease and can be brought significantly under control. Treatment is available in XXXXXXX The following link will guide you on the treatment: XXXX Ayurvedic treatments are available: XXXX I cannot tell how effective Ayurvedic treatments are and cannot comment on the harmful aspects either. Regards