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Do I Need To Take Leprosy Medicines For Ashy Dermatosis?
Face and neck grey hew for four years. Tried Obagi new derm system ,hydro quinone 4% ,Konica acid and getting grayer. I am distressed from Harley street to Manhattan dermatologists. I was diagnosed with ashy dermatosis and told that I need treatment with leprosy meds. Please help
Fri, 21 Jul 2017
Hi.
As per your case history of ashy dermatosis, my treatment advice is -
1. There is no need of leprosy medicines for ashy dermatosis.
2. Actually leprosy medicine like clofazimine may worsen the pigmentation.
3. Take a vitamin b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.
4. Apply a glycolic acid lotion like glyaha lotion once at night on the lesions.
If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
As per your case history of ashy dermatosis, my treatment advice is -
1. There is no need of leprosy medicines for ashy dermatosis.
2. Actually leprosy medicine like clofazimine may worsen the pigmentation.
3. Take a vitamin b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.
4. Apply a glycolic acid lotion like glyaha lotion once at night on the lesions.
If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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