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White light patches on skin since 1.5yrs

2021-03-16 05:28:56
I m having some light white patches on my skin since 1.5yr its not spreading bt its not curing also my dermatologist says its pitriyaitis alba nd igh i was using topical steroid bt no improvement kindly help me to sort it out
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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this white spots. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription

Answered2021-03-16 09:13:43

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