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Got White Patches On Cheeks. Took Tablets And Used Cream But Now More Visible. Suggest Medication?

Posted on Mon, 7 Oct 2013

Question: Hello Doctor,
I have got some white patches on my cheeks..went to skin doctor and had some tablets and applied cream before 3 months but now again got the same and it is more visible than before..Please advise for reason, medicines and foods to avoid any.. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Kruti (24 minutes later)

Hello

Thanks for posting your query.

I can understand your concern..

I would like to request you to post a picture of the white patches that you mentioned.

It would be difficult to give an opinion regarding the patches without seeing them.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kruti (4 minutes later)

Dear Dr. XXXXXXX Is there any option available to upload picture or to send ? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Kruti (2 minutes later)

Hello

Thanks for your reply.

To the right side on the question page, there is an option to upload photos.

please upload your pictures through that.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kruti (23 hours later)

Dear Dr. XXXXXXX I have attached some pictures, hope you can see the patches. Please check and advise. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Kruti (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello Thanks for the pictures.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the pictures.

You seem to be having post inflammatory hypopigmentation secondary to polymorphic light eruption.

Polymorphic light eruption is due to allergy to sunlight.

The best treatment for it would be application of hydrocortisone cream only on affected areas twice a day for 10 days.

Also I would recommend that you use a sunscreen every time you step out in the sun, which will prevent the allergy in the future.

Hope I have addressed all your concerns.

Please let me know if I can help you out with any other concern.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kruti (28 minutes later)

Thank you for your reply..

Answered by Dr. Kruti (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome. Take care

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar