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Discoloration Of Penis Head And Foreskin. Why Are There Now Tiny Spots On Body? What Is Wrong?
Question: Hi, I'm 29 years old. Observed discoloration on head of penis, and inside of foreskin about three months back, and have now started to develop small clusters of flat tiny white spots on my elbows, knees, ankles, under arms and chest, and seems to be increasing by the day. I feel no irritation or itching. Could you please advice as my anxiety levels are increasing due to this problem
Hello,
Thanks for writing in.
When I was reading your query two things came to mind- vitiligo (leucoderma) and Lichen sclerosus.
When I saw the pics, pre-vitiligo is what I thought of.
Multiple tiny white spots without any symptoms suggest towards starting phase of vitiligo.
But the pics you have attached are of low resolution and very hazy (unfocussed).
I would request you to attach some better pics for a better understanding of the disease.
Do not get worried. We are still not very sure of the diagnosis.
And when there is a problem, there is a solution too.
Please attach some better pics taken with a proper camera if possible.
In the meantime you may start applying 0.1% tacrolimus ointment twice daily on the white spots.
Awaiting your response
Thanks
Thanks for writing in.
When I was reading your query two things came to mind- vitiligo (leucoderma) and Lichen sclerosus.
When I saw the pics, pre-vitiligo is what I thought of.
Multiple tiny white spots without any symptoms suggest towards starting phase of vitiligo.
But the pics you have attached are of low resolution and very hazy (unfocussed).
I would request you to attach some better pics for a better understanding of the disease.
Do not get worried. We are still not very sure of the diagnosis.
And when there is a problem, there is a solution too.
Please attach some better pics taken with a proper camera if possible.
In the meantime you may start applying 0.1% tacrolimus ointment twice daily on the white spots.
Awaiting your response
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Dr. XXXXXXX
Thank you for your prompt reply. I've hereby attached a few high resolution pics. Unable to upload more pictures due to the upload size limit. Please let me know if I could send you the pics to an alternate email address or something. Also wanted to bring to your notice that the scars on my knees of very old injuries are also suddenly lightening and have become more prominently visible. Further, I see small, almost invisible, dots appearing on my chest as well. I'm worried and anxious, request you to kindly review and help me with further details and advice at your earliest.
Thank you for your kind support in the regard.
Regards,
Sukinder XXXXXXX
+91-0000-0000 | +91-0000-0000
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Thank you for your prompt reply. I've hereby attached a few high resolution pics. Unable to upload more pictures due to the upload size limit. Please let me know if I could send you the pics to an alternate email address or something. Also wanted to bring to your notice that the scars on my knees of very old injuries are also suddenly lightening and have become more prominently visible. Further, I see small, almost invisible, dots appearing on my chest as well. I'm worried and anxious, request you to kindly review and help me with further details and advice at your earliest.
Thank you for your kind support in the regard.
Regards,
Sukinder XXXXXXX
+91-0000-0000 | +91-0000-0000
YYYY@YYYY
Hello Mr XXXXXXX
Please attach knee pictures too. You may send them to YYYY@YYYY sub :attn dr Gaurang.
Anyways,, I saw the pics. You indeed are developing vitiligo.
And it is progressive too.
It would be best to see a dermatologist personally as the medicines are not OTC available.
To give you a broad idea
You will need controlling of the activity of the disease with levamisole or betamethasone.
To bring back the colour, you may use phototherapy and tacrolimus
Please attach knee pictures too. You may send them to YYYY@YYYY sub :attn dr Gaurang.
Anyways,, I saw the pics. You indeed are developing vitiligo.
And it is progressive too.
It would be best to see a dermatologist personally as the medicines are not OTC available.
To give you a broad idea
You will need controlling of the activity of the disease with levamisole or betamethasone.
To bring back the colour, you may use phototherapy and tacrolimus
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Dr. XXXXXXX
Thank you for your prompt reply. You have been extremely helpful.
As requested by you, have sent you the pictures of my knee and ankle to the email id given by you marking attn. to you on the subject line. Hope you're received the same.
Per your suggestion, I consulted a dermatologist here in Bangalore, and he too confirmed that the condition I have in my penis is Vitiligo, however was unable to figure out the reasons for the spots in my elbow, knees, and ankles, and has taken a sample of my skin for biopsy. Awaiting the reports yet.
For Vitiligo, he has prescribed me "Vitilo Lotion" which seems to be an Ayurvedic medicine, and "Tenovate" ointment. Both of these don't seem to compose of levamisole or betamethasone, which you had suggested in your previous response to control the activity of the condition. Request your second opinion on these medication prescribed, as I want to be absolutely sure that I'm using the right medicines to seize the condition from progressing any further. Are the prescribed medicines also helpful in restoring the pigmentation on the affected areas?
Also, if the condition were to continue to progress, what would be the outcome we anticipate, are there chances of the same spreading to other parts of my body?
Request you to kindly review and advice.
Thanks again for all your help and support in the regard.
Regards,
Sukinder
Thank you for your prompt reply. You have been extremely helpful.
As requested by you, have sent you the pictures of my knee and ankle to the email id given by you marking attn. to you on the subject line. Hope you're received the same.
Per your suggestion, I consulted a dermatologist here in Bangalore, and he too confirmed that the condition I have in my penis is Vitiligo, however was unable to figure out the reasons for the spots in my elbow, knees, and ankles, and has taken a sample of my skin for biopsy. Awaiting the reports yet.
For Vitiligo, he has prescribed me "Vitilo Lotion" which seems to be an Ayurvedic medicine, and "Tenovate" ointment. Both of these don't seem to compose of levamisole or betamethasone, which you had suggested in your previous response to control the activity of the condition. Request your second opinion on these medication prescribed, as I want to be absolutely sure that I'm using the right medicines to seize the condition from progressing any further. Are the prescribed medicines also helpful in restoring the pigmentation on the affected areas?
Also, if the condition were to continue to progress, what would be the outcome we anticipate, are there chances of the same spreading to other parts of my body?
Request you to kindly review and advice.
Thanks again for all your help and support in the regard.
Regards,
Sukinder
Hello SUkinder.
Thanks for following up.
No, I havent received the pics yet.
The treatment given to you is correct.
But it does not prevent new lesions from coming up.
We need a systemic treatment to control the disease activity.
It is usually given if more than 5 lesions have appeared in the last one month.
Please discuss the same with your dermatologist as the final decision will be his/her.
Thanks for following up.
No, I havent received the pics yet.
The treatment given to you is correct.
But it does not prevent new lesions from coming up.
We need a systemic treatment to control the disease activity.
It is usually given if more than 5 lesions have appeared in the last one month.
Please discuss the same with your dermatologist as the final decision will be his/her.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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