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What Causes White Patches On Skin?
I have a big black/brown circle shape on my back but it don t hurt me in any way though. and there is also white patch like thing starting from from my back right shoulder covering my right arm and on my right chest. my right hand is not completely affected by it but it looks strange as some part of it is normal skin colour and some is white. its kind of mix and hardly noticeable from some distance. I did some research on Google and I m confused what it is and as far as i think its pityriasis-versicolor but I m no doctor so I m not sure. I didn t had this since my birth but its on body for more than 15years if i can remember. I m 23years old right now and I m from south India where temperature is mostly hot and i usually sweat a lot even if i do a small work.
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Hi Dear,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of white patches on skin. The symptoms can be due to fungal infection i.e tinea mannum. I would suggest treatment with oral antifingal e.g terbinafine or fluconazole tablets. In addition I would also ask you to apply a topical antifungal cream e.g terbinafine 1% cream twice daily. You should also consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Prevent your skin from dust and exposure to sun as it can worsen the condition.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of white patches on skin. The symptoms can be due to fungal infection i.e tinea mannum. I would suggest treatment with oral antifingal e.g terbinafine or fluconazole tablets. In addition I would also ask you to apply a topical antifungal cream e.g terbinafine 1% cream twice daily. You should also consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Prevent your skin from dust and exposure to sun as it can worsen the condition.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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