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What Causes Circular Indentations On The Wrists?
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Sun, 27 Nov 2016
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Sun, 27 Nov 2016
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Question : Hi, I have very small circular indentations on the inside of both wrists. They are not itchy and come and go. I have had them for years. They never spread from the veins on my wrist area. They can only be seen in certain lighting.
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload a few Images
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload a few clear Images of the affected area so that I am able to guide you better. You may upload an Image in "Reports Section" Or you may mail me images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Atention:Dr.kakkar.
Regards
Kindly upload a few Images
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload a few clear Images of the affected area so that I am able to guide you better. You may upload an Image in "Reports Section" Or you may mail me images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Atention:Dr.kakkar.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Dr. The spots look a little worse than usual today. Thank you for your help.
Brief Answer:
Anetoderma
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the Images
These are localized areas of atrophy i.e loss of dermal/ elastic tissue. I would keep a possibility of anetoderma.
Were they preceded by some skin lesions or are they the same from begining?
Regards
Anetoderma
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the Images
These are localized areas of atrophy i.e loss of dermal/ elastic tissue. I would keep a possibility of anetoderma.
Were they preceded by some skin lesions or are they the same from begining?
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
They are the same from the beginning. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Use tretinoin 0.05% cream
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
I would keep a possibility of primary anetoderma or idiopathic anetoderma.
You may use a topical retinoid e.g tretinoin 0.05% cream once daily at night. Tretinoin helps in remodelling dermal connective tissue and over time it would help reduce the visible defect.
Regards
Use tretinoin 0.05% cream
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
I would keep a possibility of primary anetoderma or idiopathic anetoderma.
You may use a topical retinoid e.g tretinoin 0.05% cream once daily at night. Tretinoin helps in remodelling dermal connective tissue and over time it would help reduce the visible defect.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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