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What Should I Do For Loss Of Pigmentation On Legs ?
, I am 25, 9stone and 5 6 with no health issues orther than low iron sometimes. I am noticing increasing patches of whiter skin on my legs. I am quite pale anyway but these patches seem to be growing and even if I am in the sun the patches dont gain any colour to match the rest of my skin. It makes the rest of my skin seem dirty. Could you please advise what this is or if there is something I should do?
Sun, 2 Oct 2011
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This may be due to a skin infection,allergy or autoimmune disorder.
If it is a fungal infection like tinea versicolor there might be itching and scaling of the skin.This can be treated by antifungals.It can be due to vitamin deficiency and can be treated by b complex tablets.
Sometimes rarely it might turn out to be vitiligo,or any precancerous skin lesion.It is advisable to consult a skin specialist and undergo skin tests for further treatment.
Thanks for using Health Care Magic,
This may be due to a skin infection,allergy or autoimmune disorder.
If it is a fungal infection like tinea versicolor there might be itching and scaling of the skin.This can be treated by antifungals.It can be due to vitamin deficiency and can be treated by b complex tablets.
Sometimes rarely it might turn out to be vitiligo,or any precancerous skin lesion.It is advisable to consult a skin specialist and undergo skin tests for further treatment.
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hi,
it may vitiligo- white patch.Do de worming first. consult a good dermatologist soon.
sometimes low iron and vit a deficiency may case skin problems.
it may vitiligo- white patch.Do de worming first. consult a good dermatologist soon.
sometimes low iron and vit a deficiency may case skin problems.
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