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Suggest Remedies For White Patches On Lips And Fingers

Posted on Mon, 27 Jun 2016

Question: Hello Doctor , I am a 36 year old male residing in XXXXXXX i'm suffering from White patches on my both the lips and all the Fingers of hands. Already i consulted a skin specialist, He gave some medicine for it, i used medicine for 2 years. But still no change. so Is there any permanent solution for it? if yes, give me suggestions. thank you.

I have not recieved any Answer, about my question. How much time is required for getting answer.

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Vitiligo is not permanently cured, drugs can improve the skin appearance

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
From the information provided by you it appears that you have vitiligo.
Can you please upload a clear photograph.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
There is no permanent cure, but some drugs, used alone or with light therapy, can help improve your skin's appearance.
I would also like to know the drug or the medicines that has been prescribed to you.
Get back to me with the pictures, I'll be glad to help you out.
Take care

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