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Are Painless Spots On The Skin Signs Of Benign?
Question: Hey doc, i've had these spots for about a year now. They appeared out of nowhere and cause no irritation or pain. Yet as of now I am on vacation in a XXXXXXX land and my mother got paranoid about these spots and kind of made me paranoid too. Do they look benign or should I seek treatment and avoid the sun? (Pic in the attachment)
Brief Answer:
These are benign, either pityriasis versicolor or cafe au lait macules
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I have reviewed the attached photographs and they seem to be benign lesions.
It is either pityriasis versicolor which is a superficial fungal infection or cafe au lait macules which are benign hyperpigmented patches.
I would recommend you to consult a dermatologist and get yourself examined clinically.
Both the conditions are benign and there is no need to worry.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
These are benign, either pityriasis versicolor or cafe au lait macules
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I have reviewed the attached photographs and they seem to be benign lesions.
It is either pityriasis versicolor which is a superficial fungal infection or cafe au lait macules which are benign hyperpigmented patches.
I would recommend you to consult a dermatologist and get yourself examined clinically.
Both the conditions are benign and there is no need to worry.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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