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Dry Dark Patches On Back, Acne Like Bumps On Shoulder And Across Chest. Also Stressed Of Losing Job. Worried
Hello I have eczema I ve had it since I was a child but lately I have developed dry dark patches on my back that vary in size and shape that doesn t resemble the eczema break out that I am used to seeing. I also have two acne like bumps on my right shoulder and about four of these same bumps across my chest. I have been drinking pepsi for the last couple of days maybe 2 cans a day and I also have been under a lot of stress due me losing my job. Can you help me?
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
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Dark dry patches over the back could be pityriasis versicolor. It is caused by a fungus which also causes dandruff. An antifungal cream containing ketoconazole 2% will help. Acne like bumps on your shoulder and chest could very well be acne( truncal acne). Stress and pepsi can worsen acne.
Hope this helped.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Dark dry patches over the back could be pityriasis versicolor. It is caused by a fungus which also causes dandruff. An antifungal cream containing ketoconazole 2% will help. Acne like bumps on your shoulder and chest could very well be acne( truncal acne). Stress and pepsi can worsen acne.
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