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What Causes White Colored Patches On Inner Arm?
Question: Hi doc,
since last few months, I can notice some very small not completely white but a little lighter than my skin color patches on the inner right arm. I've also noticed that when I get waxing done, it gets very prominent and I can see it. And after soem time, it fades away on its own. any reason to worry doc?
since last few months, I can notice some very small not completely white but a little lighter than my skin color patches on the inner right arm. I've also noticed that when I get waxing done, it gets very prominent and I can see it. And after soem time, it fades away on its own. any reason to worry doc?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM
From your description it seems that you are having pityriasis versicolor, a superficial skin infection caused by a fungus. But it too difficult to reach specific diagnosis in absence of actual examination.
Therefore I insist you to post some clinical pictures for better understanding.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Upload high resolution clear clinical pictures for better understanding.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM
From your description it seems that you are having pityriasis versicolor, a superficial skin infection caused by a fungus. But it too difficult to reach specific diagnosis in absence of actual examination.
Therefore I insist you to post some clinical pictures for better understanding.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antifungals
Detailed Answer:
Hello
As I suspected earlier, it seems like you have got fungal infection over the areas. It is not much to be worried about.
I would recommend you to apply ketoconazole cream twice a day.
Use shampoo containing ketoconazole and selenium sulfite for rinsing daily.
Maintain hygiene.
Hope you will get fine soon
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Oral and topical antifungals
Detailed Answer:
Hello
As I suspected earlier, it seems like you have got fungal infection over the areas. It is not much to be worried about.
I would recommend you to apply ketoconazole cream twice a day.
Use shampoo containing ketoconazole and selenium sulfite for rinsing daily.
Maintain hygiene.
Hope you will get fine soon
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
thanks doctor. But because it's in my arm, how does shampoo come in picture? Did you mean soap? Any soap you'd recommend? Thanks once again.
Also for how many days should i apply the cream?
Also for how many days should i apply the cream?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Instead of shampoo you can also use ketoconazole soap for rinsing.
Cream should be applied twice a day for atleast 3-4 weeks.
Please do update me with your condition after 3 weeks.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Detailed Answer:
Instead of shampoo you can also use ketoconazole soap for rinsing.
Cream should be applied twice a day for atleast 3-4 weeks.
Please do update me with your condition after 3 weeks.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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