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Suffering From Macular Amyloidosis And Pigmentation In Neck, Arms And Back. How Can I Get Rid Of This Problem?

hi i am a 23 year old girl. i have macular amyloidosis for the last 8-9 years. no medicine have been able to at least stop its growth. now i have pigmentation on my neck, my arms and back. i am using tyro nase plus cream as recommended by the doctor. i have already used it for 3 months. is there any way i can stop its growth? i totally understand by now that i cannot get rid of it completely. thanks in advance
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for the problem of macular amyloidosis and pigmentation in neck, arms and back.

This is due to acitivity of melanocytes which causes deep pigmentation on aforesaid areas. Melanocytes are the color producing cells of skin. This is genetically determined in majority of cases and varies form person to person accordingly.

The most important thing is sun protection by all measures. WEar full sleees clothes for sun-protection. Eat healthy diet containing lot of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Do not try applying over the counter products as these can further aggravate the situation. Protect yourself form direct sunlight.

Use a good sunscreen on exposed area for 2-3 times and drink plenty of liquids everyday.

The most important part in treatment is by lightening agents such as Kojic acid or azelaic acid cream application which you can use under dermatological guidance.
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Suffering From Macular Amyloidosis And Pigmentation In Neck, Arms And Back. How Can I Get Rid Of This Problem?

Hi, I can understand your concern for the problem of macular amyloidosis and pigmentation in neck, arms and back. This is due to acitivity of melanocytes which causes deep pigmentation on aforesaid areas. Melanocytes are the color producing cells of skin. This is genetically determined in majority of cases and varies form person to person accordingly. The most important thing is sun protection by all measures. WEar full sleees clothes for sun-protection. Eat healthy diet containing lot of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Do not try applying over the counter products as these can further aggravate the situation. Protect yourself form direct sunlight. Use a good sunscreen on exposed area for 2-3 times and drink plenty of liquids everyday. The most important part in treatment is by lightening agents such as Kojic acid or azelaic acid cream application which you can use under dermatological guidance.