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Have Anal Itching And Noticed White Discoloration Around Area. Have White Patches On Lower Back And Forehead. Cause?
Question: I have noticed anal itching and now see white discoloration of the skin not on the anus but around the area close by. Plus I have white patches in the lower center of my back and now my forehead (no itching in these areas). I wear a baseball cap all summer. The vague white patches are where my hat touches my forehead. What could this be???
Brief Answer:
Yeast infection, eczema, worms can cause anal itch
Detailed Answer:
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Anal itching may be due to yeast infection, worm infestation, eczema (intertrigo) or dermatophyte (fungal) infection.
I would be pleased to know the duration of the itching and whether you are having Diabetes.
Yeast infection and intertrigo, fungal infection are common in the presence of Diabetes.
If your base ball cap has any metal or plastic or some synthetic material it can cause white patches over the contact area. Similarly you can look for some allergic contact over your back also like a contact with hook of your inner wear etc.
Repeated itching and as a consequence of an eczema also one can have white patches around anus.
Vitiligo without any cause, Tinea Versicolar are other causes for the hypo-pigmentation on your back and forehead.
Consult your Dermatologist. He/she will examine you and if necessary, some laboratory examinations and arrive at a diagnosis on the basis of which these can easily be treated.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Dr S.Murugan
Yeast infection, eczema, worms can cause anal itch
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to XXXXXXX
Thanks for choosing XXXXXXX
Anal itching may be due to yeast infection, worm infestation, eczema (intertrigo) or dermatophyte (fungal) infection.
I would be pleased to know the duration of the itching and whether you are having Diabetes.
Yeast infection and intertrigo, fungal infection are common in the presence of Diabetes.
If your base ball cap has any metal or plastic or some synthetic material it can cause white patches over the contact area. Similarly you can look for some allergic contact over your back also like a contact with hook of your inner wear etc.
Repeated itching and as a consequence of an eczema also one can have white patches around anus.
Vitiligo without any cause, Tinea Versicolar are other causes for the hypo-pigmentation on your back and forehead.
Consult your Dermatologist. He/she will examine you and if necessary, some laboratory examinations and arrive at a diagnosis on the basis of which these can easily be treated.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Dr S.Murugan
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