Suggest Treatment For White Spots On The Arms

Posted on Sun, 7 May 2017

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Question : I HAVE THE REGULAR BROWN SPOTS OF OLD AGE, BUT RECENTLY I HAVE FOUND SOME WHITE SPOTS ON MY ARMS, WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THAT?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have gone through your complaints and white spots seem to be idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis.
It is a benign condition charactersised by depigmented spots on the arms and legs in middle age and elderly individuals.
It is harmless and can be left as such.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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