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Sunscreen should be applied to all exposed skin, since reduced tanning of normal skin will decrease the contrast with hypopigmented skin. [4] Most patients with nevus depigmentosus do not pursue treatment for their lesion. [5] There is no way to repigment the skin. [5] If, however, the lesion is of cosmetic concern, camouflage makeup is ...
Exposing the skin to light from UVB lamps is the most common treatment for vitiligo. The treatments can be done at home with a UVB lamp or in a clinic. The exposure time is managed so that the skin does not suffer overexposure. Treatment can take a few weeks if the spots are on the neck and face and if they existed not more than 3 years.
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White spots on nails, also known as leukonychia, are usually harmless but may indicate a medical condition. Dermatologists explain common causes and treatment. What Dermatologists Want You to Know ...
Fordyce spots on scrotum Fordyce spots on lips. On the shaft of the penis, Fordyce spots are more visible when the skin is stretched, and may only be noticeable during an erection. [8] The spots can also appear on the skin of the scrotum. [8] Oral Fordyce granules appear as rice-like granules, white or yellow-white in color.
Before and after treatment to remove pearly penile papules. Generally, reassurance is given and no treatment is needed. [3] [11] Laser or cryotherapy may be considered for men who find PPPs distressing to look at or feel excessive embarrassment. [1] Carbon dioxide laser generally has good outcomes with skin healing within seven days. [1]
McCune-Albright syndrome; Skin hyperpigmentation. A) A typical lesion on the face, chest, and arm of a 5-year-old girl with McCune-Albright syndrome which demonstrates jagged "coast of Maine" borders, and the tendency for the lesions to both respect the midline and follow the developmental lines of Blaschko.
You might see sun spots on your face after spending time outdoors. Dermatologists share tips to treat them at home and how to prevent more sun damage.