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Can The Small White Spot On Hand Be Vitiligo ?

i have a small pale white dot on my left hand and am scared whether it is vitiligo
Sun, 8 Apr 2012
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,Dakshiniji,
Welcome to HCM,
It seems that you might have pre vitiligo on your left hand.
Consult dermatologist.From clinical examination it can be very well judged the lesion.
Ok and bye.
Ok and bye.
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Dermatologist Dr. Puvvula Kishore Kumar's  Response
Hi..... Dakshaini garu..,
Thanks for choosing HCM.,
Pale white dot....not vitilligo...,
it may be.....Pitryiasis alba, leprosy(sensory loss),
PLE(itching)..,Helminthiasis..,
VITILLIGO...non itchy , jet white with usually white hairs..,
on that area..,Confined border...ok...
So it is not Vitilligo....consult dermatologist and evaluate the ..,
case....ok...good luck..,
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Can The Small White Spot On Hand Be Vitiligo ?

Hi,Dakshiniji, Welcome to HCM, It seems that you might have pre vitiligo on your left hand. Consult dermatologist.From clinical examination it can be very well judged the lesion. Ok and bye. Ok and bye.