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Is Hypo Pigmentation Lesion Sign Of Vitiligo?

Hi Dr. my baby is 7 months old ( 2 months premature) the paeditracian said that the hypopigmented lesions were probably related to inflammation to dry skin, but a dermatologic said it was vitiligo, What tests should be done in order to know what caused it and what kind of teratment must her recived?
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Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Tests are usually not done for diagnosis of either vitiligo or post inflammatory hypopigmentation. The diagnosis is only clinical. Treatment is usually with Tacrolimus ointment according to age and weight of your child.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dermatologist,  Dr. Ilyas Patel's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Hypopigmented patch in your baby may be either vitiligo or nevus depigmentosus.

Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment.

If it is vitiligo, then Tacrolimus ointment might improve the condition. If it is nevus depigmentosus, then no treatment is required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Is Hypo Pigmentation Lesion Sign Of Vitiligo?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Tests are usually not done for diagnosis of either vitiligo or post inflammatory hypopigmentation. The diagnosis is only clinical. Treatment is usually with Tacrolimus ointment according to age and weight of your child. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.