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Can a tattoo be used to camouflage leucoderma patches?

Dr Sanjiv Kandhari
Consultant Dermatologist,
Batra Hospital,
New Delhi

Q: My wife and I both have leucoderma. After marriage the patches did not increase and on the contrary some patches became normal but few months back I developed a new patch on my hand, which can be easily seen. I would like to know if any treatment like a tattoo can camouflage the patch on the hand. My wife’s patches too are visible and unfortunately she has developed some abnormal skin patches on her face sides. Is there any treatment to camouflage these skin patches?

A:For you yes tatto is available and can be done otherwise there is a cream called Dermacolour, which can be applied for yourself and your wife also