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White skin patches

2022-08-02 12:07:58
White skin patches on face and spreading on legs, feet, hand thighs, armpit. Started with 3 to 4 patches on face and within a year spreaded all over body here and there Since hypothyroidism dr. Not suggesting steroids Now he has prescribed levamisole Want to know if levamisole is a steroid How effective is it
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There are variety of white spot related skin condition...without proper examination or visualisation it cannot be diagnosed...kindly consult with dermatologist for accurate treatment

Answered2022-08-02 12:48:32

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Not a steroid.. however treatment depends on the type and severity... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos

Answered2022-08-02 12:31:43

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Take consultantion and discuss with the same

Answered2022-08-02 12:12:42

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Levamisole is not a steroid. Kindly share clinical pictures to come to a correct diagnosis.

Answered2022-08-03 03:37:30

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