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A 30-year-old male was suffering from whitish patches unevenly distributed over the skin in the shoulder region and around the umbilical region. He consulted a general practitioner, and a clinical diagnosis was made as Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis. He underwent Laser treatment and the local application of steroids. After more than 1 year of treatment, there was only temporary relief. The patient now consulted Dr Jyoti Joshi, presenting with hypopigmented patches, progressive in nature, over the skin in the shoulder and umbilical region since 2018. This clinical condition was diagnosed as Shvitra. Agnikarma was the main line of treatment and oral medications were also given. Agnikarma were done once a week, for 3 weeks, with 22 number silver needle. Bakuci Tailam, was applied after this procedure at the spot of Agnikarma. A follow up done after 21 days revealed a significant reduction in hypopigmentation. After 1 month of treatment, the progression of the disease could be stopped entirely, and the hypopigmentation was seen diminishing by its colour and size. The patient started following a healthy diet and lifestyle that supported rapid recovery. There has been no recurrence to date.