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Developed Large Brown Spots Just Inside Both Of Elbows. Should I Be Concerned?
Question: Hi. I am a 34 yr old white male. I have developed large brown spots just above the inside of both of my elbows. I've never used IV drugs (almost looks like that) It's been there 2 months. No itching or pain. Just almost "dirty" look and is about the size of small orange. Should I be concerned?
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From your description if the brown spots are not raised then one possible diagnosis is pityriasis versicolor. This is a fungal infection of the skin. The treatment would be application of antifungal cream to the affected area.
However without seeing the brown spots it would be difficult to give a definite diagnosis. I would be able to give a better opinion if I could see some pictures of the brown spots.
Please could you post a picture here? You have a feature to upload the reports / image by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your queries better.
If you are unable to upload the reports, you may mail the pictures to YYYY@YYYY with subject as “attention to Dr. Kruti”.
Awaiting your reponse.
Thanks
Thanks for posting your query.
From your description if the brown spots are not raised then one possible diagnosis is pityriasis versicolor. This is a fungal infection of the skin. The treatment would be application of antifungal cream to the affected area.
However without seeing the brown spots it would be difficult to give a definite diagnosis. I would be able to give a better opinion if I could see some pictures of the brown spots.
Please could you post a picture here? You have a feature to upload the reports / image by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your queries better.
If you are unable to upload the reports, you may mail the pictures to YYYY@YYYY with subject as “attention to Dr. Kruti”.
Awaiting your reponse.
Thanks
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