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Suggest Medicine For White Spots On My Face
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I am 20 years old and suffering from the problem of having white spots on my face for last three-four years. It happens and then go back itself after sometime. but, this time it is not looking so easy to go, it has increased its area too. I am really feeling very embarrased, plz help.
I am 20 years old and suffering from the problem of having white spots on my face for last three-four years. It happens and then go back itself after sometime. but, this time it is not looking so easy to go, it has increased its area too. I am really feeling very embarrased, plz help.
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
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Pityriasis alba seems to be the likely possibility, it is characterised by Post Inflammatory Hypopigmentation which manifests as light colored spots on face.
If I was your treating doctor I would have asked you to use either a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate, twice daily for 2- 4 weeks OR you could also use a topical immunomodulator e.g tacrolimus ointment twice daily, for 4 weeks or so.
As these are prescription medicines, I would advice that you see a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as a prescription for these medicines
regards
Pityriasis alba seems to be the likely possibility, it is characterised by Post Inflammatory Hypopigmentation which manifests as light colored spots on face.
If I was your treating doctor I would have asked you to use either a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate, twice daily for 2- 4 weeks OR you could also use a topical immunomodulator e.g tacrolimus ointment twice daily, for 4 weeks or so.
As these are prescription medicines, I would advice that you see a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as a prescription for these medicines
regards
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