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Suggest Treatment For Hypo Pigmentation Near Ear

i am having a hypopigmentation at a spot near ear on face - exactly near har cut on either side . it is hardly half inch only . what is remedy ? It appers to have been caused by a barber while removing excess hair dye on skin or may be a reaction of hair color .
posted on Sat, 21 Jun 2014
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Hi,

The hypopigmented patch on neck nrear hairline would be most probably post inflammatory hypomelanosis. However, you consult dermatologist fir firm diagnosis. Vitiligo may be ruled out by keen examination. Other causes would be pityriasis alba and tinea versicolor. After thorough inspection, doctor would have clear diagnosis. If the patch is not increasing in size and asymptomatic, then it sould be kept untreated. Still, you want treatment, then after consulting nearby dermatologist you may go for treatment. Tacrolimus oint. 0.1% may be applied for few months. I hope this would be helpful to you.

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Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
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Suggest Treatment For Hypo Pigmentation Near Ear

Hi, The hypopigmented patch on neck nrear hairline would be most probably post inflammatory hypomelanosis. However, you consult dermatologist fir firm diagnosis. Vitiligo may be ruled out by keen examination. Other causes would be pityriasis alba and tinea versicolor. After thorough inspection, doctor would have clear diagnosis. If the patch is not increasing in size and asymptomatic, then it sould be kept untreated. Still, you want treatment, then after consulting nearby dermatologist you may go for treatment. Tacrolimus oint. 0.1% may be applied for few months. I hope this would be helpful to you. Thanks. Dr.Ilyas Patel MD