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What Causes White Spots On Face?
Question: dear Dr
very recently I saw white spots on my face near lips and lower half of right side of face. attach is d pic.
very recently I saw white spots on my face near lips and lower half of right side of face. attach is d pic.
Brief Answer:
Post-inflammmatory hypopigmentation; tacrolimus ointment
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr.Kakkar (dermatologist). I have read your question and I have also reviewed the image.
This appears to be post-inflammatory hypopigmentation as a result of pityriasis XXXXXXX and is common in those with underlying dry skin. This does'nt seem like vitiligo.
I suggest you to use tacrolimus 0.1% ointment (Topgraf 0.1% ointment), twice daily. Rub it in with fingers. You should use it for 4-6 weeks by which time you would notice improvement.
Treatment can be extended futher, if required, till complete resolution.
Regards
Post-inflammmatory hypopigmentation; tacrolimus ointment
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr.Kakkar (dermatologist). I have read your question and I have also reviewed the image.
This appears to be post-inflammatory hypopigmentation as a result of pityriasis XXXXXXX and is common in those with underlying dry skin. This does'nt seem like vitiligo.
I suggest you to use tacrolimus 0.1% ointment (Topgraf 0.1% ointment), twice daily. Rub it in with fingers. You should use it for 4-6 weeks by which time you would notice improvement.
Treatment can be extended futher, if required, till complete resolution.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr what is post inflammatory hypo pigmentation?.does it happens because of calcium deficiency
Brief Answer:
Postinflammatory hypopigmentation is due to pityriasis XXXXXXX on face
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
No. Post inflammatory hypopigmentation is not due to calcium deficiency. Post-inflammatory hypopigmentation is due to a condition known as Pityriasis XXXXXXX on face. I suggest you to use topgraf forte ointment, twice daily for 4-6 weeks.
Regards
Postinflammatory hypopigmentation is due to pityriasis XXXXXXX on face
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
No. Post inflammatory hypopigmentation is not due to calcium deficiency. Post-inflammatory hypopigmentation is due to a condition known as Pityriasis XXXXXXX on face. I suggest you to use topgraf forte ointment, twice daily for 4-6 weeks.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
OK...I also got blackishness near d corners of lips this winters. will this cream work there as well
Brief Answer:
Fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream
Detailed Answer:
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For pigmentation at corners you may use a different cream e.g flutivate cream (fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream), twice daily for a few days.
Regards
Fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream
Detailed Answer:
hI.
For pigmentation at corners you may use a different cream e.g flutivate cream (fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream), twice daily for a few days.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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