Hello --
I was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid on 1 July. Since then I have been on 40mg Carbinmazole and beta blockers. A week into taking the meds I noticed tiny (3mm diameter) white spots appearing on my arms, and legs. Some have a tiny red pinprick mark in the middle, others are around freckles (i.e. pigment of freckle is still there). I've been getting more and more and have a few on my face. I'm quite pale so they're not hugely noticeable but it's distressing. I also have had a swollen lymph node for about a week now.
GP said it wasn't presenting like vitiligo and because it's not itchy it's probably not a fungal infection. They've referred me to a dermatologist but I won't seem them till 8 August which feels like a long time when the problem gets worse every day! I've been calling to check for cancellations but so far no luck.
I also hadn't seen a Endocrinologist yet, so had been calling to check for cancellations there, which they're weren't but when I described the white spots and swollen lymph node to them on the phone they brought me in today to the investigations unit. The Dr. took blood for Thyroid Function tests and blood count panel AND took me off Carbinmazole and put me on Propylthiour. Regarding my skin he didn't know and said it could be a reaction to the meds and that I need to see a dermatologist.
In the meantime he advised me to put E45 on my skin, wait 30 min and then apply Hydrocortisone 1% on the spots.
I'm sorry this is so longwinded! If anyone else has had white spots like mine as a reaction or if you know that if there's a freckle it's not vitiligo or any insights on how I can best take care of myself between now and seeing the dermatologist would be really helpful.
THANK YOU !!!