instruction: hello doctor I experienced a rash after an allergic reaction that spans from my chest neck and face I removed the allergen from my diet and was prescribed elidel to help clear the rash however I experienced over the course of two to three days white patches which look as there is absolutely no pigment present in these areas will hypopigmentation from the use of elidel fade I was prescribed elidel for the first time for a rash on my face I am pale but these are extremely white patches reminiscent of acne scars but being completely flat is this likely to be permanent will it likely fade if it may fade how long would this likely take what are my potential treatment options no major injury to the sites was noticed aside from the generalized rash that was being treated
output: hi if the patch is secondary to the use of elidel pimecrolimus fade cream then it is temporary within two or three months gradually it will subside right now do not use anything else on the face except for sunscreen and moisturizer if it does not subside even after three months then you can go for the treatment in treatment there are medicines available which helps in repigmentation of the skin but right now do not apply any medicines let it heal on its own post inflammatory hypopigmentation sunscreen and moisturizer one month