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Fri-11-12-2015, 18:57 PM
Hmm, interesting. The loss of pigment could indeed be something different as Caroline said.
But you mention scaling and since you've had psoriasis outbreaks before then you have experience with what that can look like. I know people have mentioned that when they've cleared they had noticed some changes in skin color, but usually it's more color I think (like a bit more red skin, at least that is true for me in a place or two) not less. I didn't see where Vitiligo has scaling involved, not like flaky scaling although perhaps a look of scaling where the pigment loss blends with skin without it. By scaling, I'm guessing you mean the flaky kind though. Definitely sounds like a dermatologist visit to see what is going on there.
Edited to add: I did see where there can be an infection that causes loss of pigment and scaling.
"Several types of infection can cause pigment loss. Tinea versicolor, due to a fungus, is characterized by dry, scaly patches that may be lighter or darker than the surrounding skin and may itch. It may appear anywhere on the body and may be just a few spots or widespread. Pigment loss can also occur after certain viral infections like chickenpox"
So definitely sounds like something to get checked out.
But you mention scaling and since you've had psoriasis outbreaks before then you have experience with what that can look like. I know people have mentioned that when they've cleared they had noticed some changes in skin color, but usually it's more color I think (like a bit more red skin, at least that is true for me in a place or two) not less. I didn't see where Vitiligo has scaling involved, not like flaky scaling although perhaps a look of scaling where the pigment loss blends with skin without it. By scaling, I'm guessing you mean the flaky kind though. Definitely sounds like a dermatologist visit to see what is going on there.
Edited to add: I did see where there can be an infection that causes loss of pigment and scaling.
"Several types of infection can cause pigment loss. Tinea versicolor, due to a fungus, is characterized by dry, scaly patches that may be lighter or darker than the surrounding skin and may itch. It may appear anywhere on the body and may be just a few spots or widespread. Pigment loss can also occur after certain viral infections like chickenpox"
So definitely sounds like something to get checked out.