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How To Get Rid Of A White Spot On My Ankle?
Sir/ Mam,
I have a white spot at my ankle. It's been there for last 5 years and colour and size of the spot is same. When I first saw it , I was around 12 and consulted a skin specialist and he said it's just a spot and I don't need to worry. Because I was student and could not put ointment as directed, I was unable to complete my course but before that I was treated homeopathically but in vain. Spot is still there. It's not itchy and does not hurt too but it looks odd.
Can you suggest me a solution?
I have a white spot at my ankle. It's been there for last 5 years and colour and size of the spot is same. When I first saw it , I was around 12 and consulted a skin specialist and he said it's just a spot and I don't need to worry. Because I was student and could not put ointment as directed, I was unable to complete my course but before that I was treated homeopathically but in vain. Spot is still there. It's not itchy and does not hurt too but it looks odd.
Can you suggest me a solution?
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
Hello and welcome to heathcaremagic
I would keep a possibility of focal Vitiligo.
Vitiligo is a condition characterized by the autoimmune destruction of melanocytes, resulting in loss of pigmentation. In vitiligo, there is a partial or total destruction of melanocytes, initially only of the epidermis and later even of the hair follicle, which acts as a reservoir for providing melanocytes during repigmentation.
Judging from the distribution of the lesions, you seem to be having a focal/stable type of vitiligo, which has been there as it is for years.
Medical therapies are the primary treatment for vitiligo. For a focal stable patch the options are:
-Topical steroids,
-Topical immunomodulators like Tacrolimus,
-Topical PUVA (8-methoxypsoralens) etc
I would advice that you see a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as a prescription for the appropriate medicines.
regards
I would keep a possibility of focal Vitiligo.
Vitiligo is a condition characterized by the autoimmune destruction of melanocytes, resulting in loss of pigmentation. In vitiligo, there is a partial or total destruction of melanocytes, initially only of the epidermis and later even of the hair follicle, which acts as a reservoir for providing melanocytes during repigmentation.
Judging from the distribution of the lesions, you seem to be having a focal/stable type of vitiligo, which has been there as it is for years.
Medical therapies are the primary treatment for vitiligo. For a focal stable patch the options are:
-Topical steroids,
-Topical immunomodulators like Tacrolimus,
-Topical PUVA (8-methoxypsoralens) etc
I would advice that you see a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as a prescription for the appropriate medicines.
regards
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