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What Causes Uneven Skin Pigmentation On Arms And Back?
My daughter is 21 and has had a problem with uneven skin pigmentation on her arms and back since birth. Now in last 6 months she has developed over 100 flat brown freckles/moles on her back, stomach and buttocks. She saw a dermatologist last summer for a suspicious spot that was biopsied and return negative, but now these spots have appeared. Can you please give me an idea of what these could be?
Fri, 11 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of uneven skin pigmentation on arms and back. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction, result of sensitivity to sunlight, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, impetigo or psoriasis. Need not to worry. You should consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory or antibiotics. For now wash your arms and back with cold water and apply petroleum jelly on it, avoid any cosmetic product , prevent it from sun exposure or take anti histamine like benadryl . Also keep yourself hydrated.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of uneven skin pigmentation on arms and back. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction, result of sensitivity to sunlight, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, impetigo or psoriasis. Need not to worry. You should consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory or antibiotics. For now wash your arms and back with cold water and apply petroleum jelly on it, avoid any cosmetic product , prevent it from sun exposure or take anti histamine like benadryl . Also keep yourself hydrated.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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