What Causes Discolouration Of The Skin?

Posted on Tue, 11 Jul 2017

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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 Answered on

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Question : i have a skin discolouration on my skin i have had it for a while but noticed it is getting larger now please see picture

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Images not received

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.

Unfortunately, I could not find any picture attached with your query. I'd request you to kindly upload an Image in "Reports Section" so that I can be able to guide you better.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (32 hours later)

here is the image

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Skin biopsy

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you. I have viewed the Image.

This could be Morphea i.e localised Scleroderma. I suggest a skin biopsy for a confirmatory diagnosis.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar