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What Are These Numerous Discrete, Ivory White Spots On Both The Legs?

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Question : could you please tell me what this is on both my legs
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I can see numerous discrete, ivory white spots on both the legs. This is idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH). As the name suggests this is an idiopathic condition i.e there is no known cause.

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What Are These Numerous Discrete, Ivory White Spots On Both The Legs?

Brief Answer: Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis Detailed Answer: Hello, I can see numerous discrete, ivory white spots on both the legs. This is idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH). As the name suggests this is an idiopathic condition i.e there is no known cause. Regards