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Spotted skin
I have spotted skin over my body. It is not bumpy. No itching, no irritation, etc. just appearance wise it doesn't look good. Is it an issue? Or is it just dead skin?
For a year, I have used salicyclic acid body wash and also tried using loofah gently.. however no improvement.
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Normal.. can be improved with specific medicine.. for details do direct online consultation
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Spotted or patchy discoloration over the body without symptoms is often due to post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, pityriasis versicolor, or keratinization disorders like ichthyosis vulgaris. It’s unlikely to be just dead skin if salicylic acid and exfoliation haven’t helped.
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An online consultation with a dermatologist is recommended to assess the pattern closely—some conditions need oral or prescription-based topical treatments beyond OTC products.
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Avoid over-exfoliation. Use a gentle urea/lactic acid-based moisturizer (like Ureaderm or Lactoderm) and limit hot showers. Sun protection helps prevent contrast from becoming more visible.
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
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18 yrs exp
Noida
Kindly consult directly for proper treatment and guidance.
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Dr. Peerzada Ashraf
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10 yrs exp
Srinagar
Need proper clinical history...
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