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White Patches, Grey Hair On Hand. What Is The Cause And Cure?
sir, i have white patches including white hair on my right hand since 10 yrs.i have consulted many doctors till now.but there is no development seen.some experienced doctors told that it is due to melanin pigment deficiency and due to some streching of nerve.the doctor even told that it will occur only to your right hand.please give me some suggestions.
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012
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hi i think it is vitiligio.as already greying of hair is present it is hard to treat.it is due to melanin pigment defiency but not due to stretching of the nerve.try trimop forte in the morning at 7 am and apply melanocyl ointment mixed with moisteriser in the ratio of 8: 2 and exposure to sunlight for 5 minutes and use halovate ointment in the night with supplementation of biotin and iron.if no response is seen after three months go for narrow band uvb therapy.if still no response go for skin grafting
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