I have a 12yr old daughter who has different coloured skin on her torso,it's her own ple skin tone and a light brown skin tone,obviously its to do with pigmentation but any other ideas would help.
2007-02-19 01:42:16 · 7 answers · asked by tanny 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Could it be Vitiligo?
http://www.vitiligosociety.org.uk/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitiligo
Or Hyperpigmentation?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperpigmentation
If you are unsure what it is, it would be best to ask the doctor, he will be able to refer her to a dermatologist who will be able to correctly diagnose :)
2007-02-19 01:47:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
exactly, it has to do with the pigmination in her skin. everyone has different amounts of melonen in their skin, which is why some people are more prone to the sun and its burn. in the summer time, make sure she ALWAYS has sunscreen on her body, ESPECIALLY on her back. also, i would go see a dermatogologist, just so she can reassurue you that there is no outbreak reason for this sudden change of color.
GOD FORBID of course, but if she never had this coloration before, the reason to get it checked is so that your doctor could warn you on whether it looks like it could ever contract a form of cancer...sun spots like these are usually best kept safe when you take care of them. I am not trying to scare you at all, so please dont misunderstand me, but just as likely the doctor could say all of this is normal, but either way you need to get it checked out to be on the safe side.
dont worry, and good luck
2007-02-19 01:48:08 · answer #2 · answered by SassyGirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This sounds like Vertiligo.
Check on the web for info and refer your daughter to your doctor ; who should refer you for any treatment you may need.
I believe this is a harmless condition; but may cause your daughter some distress psychologically and finding a support group would be of great benefit.
Good luck.
2007-02-19 01:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to take your daughter to a skin specialist and they should be able to help her.
2007-02-19 01:57:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Best to go to the doctor
2007-02-19 01:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by tomes12 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it could be due to not properly washing...however it could indicate childhood diabetes. this skin discoloration is commonly found on the neck however, but i would seek the advice of a doctor to rule out diabetes.
good luck
2007-02-19 01:47:13 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
there is a name for that i cant remember it sorry go to docs he will tell you i know someones hand were like that and it is a condition
2007-02-19 01:46:05 · answer #7 · answered by fergie 11 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋