Hello



Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com. 

I can understand your concern.



You could be having the patch secondary to application of quadriderm cream which contains a steroid cream in it. It will resolve slowly on its own if that's the case. 

If you can send me a pic of the patch I will be able to understand better what's your concern and help you out accordingly.

Thanks

Hello

Thanks for your reply.

It does not seem to be vitiligo. It is a hypopigmented patch which has some loss of color. In vitiligo, there is depigmentation that means complete loss of color. So it is not vitiligo.

It seems to be most likely due to the use of the cream. However, since you have given me a history that you have used the cream a long time ago, after how long did the patch come?

Are there any other complaints in that area like itching? Is there a similar loss of color anywhere else ?

For a cream induced patch, no treatment is required and it slowly regains colour on its own.

Thanks.

Hello.
Thanks for your reply.
From the history, it just seems to be a post inflammatory hyopigmentation that happens following a rash or other condition of the skin.
I would recommend you to observe it for a week to ten days, if it starts resolving on its own, there is no cause for worry. If it doesn't, it would be best to visit your dermatologist who can physically examine you and advise accordingly.
Take care.

Hello.
Thanks for your reply.
Body hair becoming rough, weak and changing color indicates that you have some nutritional deficiency. Most likely zinc or vitamin deficiency.
Do you have any medical conditions?
I would recommend that you visit your doctor once to let him examine you and call for tests if required. Meanwhile you can start with zinc and multi-vitamin supplements.
Take care.