Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis Treatment- 29 Questions Answered

What are symptoms of idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis & is it curable? What type treatment is available in market. I have attached pic of small white spot on my. Is it idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis?

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Pic is not clear. Please send photos using online consult option for opinion on igh ... Read More

What is idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis? Is this spread to other body parts? What are the treatments available for this?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 1461 Views v

Dr. J Prasad Dermatologist | Bangalore

These are small areas of hypo pigmentation. Usually seen beyond the age of 50 yr. but can seem around 40 years too. No reasons as such. Consult on practo pro for a prescription Share pic to confirm ... Read More

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I am suffering from Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis and it's increasing day by day. Please let me know if you have come across such cases and treatment is successful.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 3416 Views v

Dr. Atishay Bukharia Dermatologist | Indore

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Yes treatment is quite successful ... Read More

I have one small white dot on my leg is it idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, what are symptoms of IGH & is it curable? What types treatment available in market for IGH? Attaching pic of spot for your reference.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 506 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

anywhere else.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

Hi, I got some tiny white spot on my hand. I searched about this on google it seems like it is Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis..how to cure from this. Can you please suggest me to whom I need to consult. And please tell me is it harmful?? If yes, then what's the percentage..is it spread all over or just some place... please suggest.., I am very mu

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 744 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Without seeing can't treat...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ... Read More

I have sun spots which I have checked with doctors and they say this could be Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis where there is no cause and no known treatments. Kindly advise. Currently I have this issue in both my hands behind palms and few places on legs

Asked for Male, 36 Years 670 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

It's vitiligo..100% cure possible with specific medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ... Read More

I have white spots on both my forearms and few on legs. What are the effective treatments and is it completely curable as the spots seem to be increasing over the period.

Asked for Male, 42 Years 541 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Need to see it to find out the cause. Vitiligo can commonly cause white spots. Please visit me at my clinic. ... Read More

I hve been seeing changes in my skin on the legs n hands... been to a dermo, they said nothing to worry...its due to sun, been to another cosmetic dermo he said its idipatic guttate hypomelanosis,.. would like to knw if this is contagious and will it affect my married life??

Asked for Female, 26 Years 1792 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

I cannot help until I see the patches. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

What is idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, what is causes of igh, and what is the treatment of this deases

Asked for Female, 25 Years 396 Views v

Dr. Devanand N Dermatologist | Tiruvallur

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Hi .....IGH is a normal physiological condition related to skin ageing and nothing related to any systemic diseases .. nothing to worry about... there are some medications for it and it’s better to co ... Read More

I have one little white spot on my right hand and same spot on my left leg. I consult a local dermatologist and he said it is IGH. I have attached the picture with this question, I just want to know if there is any medicine to remove this spot as he did not give any cream or any tablet.. Please help.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 894 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Not to worry..it's a kind of normal skin changes.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

I have recently noticed a small white patch ...is this spot also IGH? Does that happen all over the body?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Amandeep Dermatologist | Khanna

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Doesn't look like igh Consult online with clear photo ... Read More

I have this condition IGH but i am observing i am getting new spots every day......because it was been informed by the dr that it wont spread but still i am getting new spots everyday... is it normal?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 208 Views v

Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui Trichologist | Lucknow

Yes if it's IGH ... Read More

What is treatment of idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis can i use ratino cream for white spot or not what should we do

Asked for Female, 25 Years 315 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

No.. actually no treatment required.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

I have 3 small white dot on my leg & arm is it idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, what are symptoms of IGH & is it curable? What types treatment available in market for IGH?

Asked for Male, 31 Years 309 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Is that causing problem.. for detailed information do direct online consultation by sending photos ... Read More

I have been suffering from Guttate psoriasis since one year and i want to know that if it is permanently curable or not? I am from Nepal and i want an effective treatment.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 368 Views v

Dr. Isha Singh Cosmetologist | Agra

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Hi..thanks for query! Guttate psoriasis is usually seen in young people especially after beta haemolytic streptococci infections .Guttate psoriasis has better prognosis as compared to other types of p ... Read More

Treatment for ITP( idiopathic thromocytopenia purpura) suffering from one year any suggestions in homeopathic

Asked for Male, 35 Years 393 Views v

Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

Hi dear a homeopathic constitutional treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Medicines will reach you via courier serv ... Read More

Pigmentry mosaicsm ( hypopigmentation ) does it fade with time or remain stable through out life ? It is not nevus depigmentosus.. it is hypomelanosis of Ito !! If not is der any treatment ..

Asked for Female, 1 Years 185 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Without seeing can't comment...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

From last 2 months I have white spots on my both arms.First there is itching and pain then white spot appears.Only present on arms.Please suggest the treatment.

Asked for Male, 22 Years 975 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis does not come at this age. You may be having fungal infection called tinea versicolor. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination ... Read More

Having problem of Guttate phsorisis , which treatment is better normal hospital or ayurvedic please suggest

Asked for Male, 33 Years 515 Views v

Dr. Phanindra V V Ayurveda | Bangalore

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Ayurveda treatment is better. It improves the immunity as well. ... Read More

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