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White patch
I am having small white patch on lower back since many months. No itching. Not getting larger in size. First it was slight red, applied seroclab cream and was resolved. Now it has turned white.. no other issues associated with patch.
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Don't worry...you are suffering from vitiligo causing this white spot... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dr. Nirmala Varghese Tharakan
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42 yrs exp
Thiruvananthapuram
The cream you were applying was a potent steroid. Prolonged use of potent steroid topically can produce depigmentation. So you may be having steroid induced hypopigmentation.
But rule out other causes of white patches by consulting a dermatologist.
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