Hello Doctor,
My mother (age ~50s) has recently developed a red, itchy patch right under the sindoor application line on her scalp.
It started a few days ago after she applied a local sindoor (possibly containing harsh chemicals). Since then, the area has become slightly itchy and mildly irritated plus it became full whitish kind off
There’s also a faint white patch developing under the sindoor area
She has no other patches anywhere on the body. There’s no bleeding, oozing, pain, or rapid spreading — but she reports mild itching.
I’ve now stopped the old sindoor and ordered a branded one
and we’re keeping the area clean.
I’m worried — could this be contact dermatitis, a fungal infection, or something more serious like vitiligo?
Please advise on diagnosis and treatment. What cream or care should we follow for now?
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Sindoor dermatitis and it may be causing chemical leucoderma. If not treated the white patch may become permanent. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment
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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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