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Sun spots/Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanis
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
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It's vitiligo..100% cure possible with specific medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation
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Dr. Vaishali Kanthi
Dermatologist
24 yrs exp
Mumbai
Looks more like vitiligo. You must take treatment.
Kindly consult anyone of us for further management.
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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello dear. IGH is usually seen in the elderly. These spots could be vitiligo also.
We can try with vitiligo treatment and see if it responds. Otherwise, there is always biopsy option.
You can consult me directly via online consultation in Practo
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