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How To Get Rid Of Dirt Patches All Over The Body ?

Please tell me how to get rid of these "dirt patches" Hi. Me and my brother are teenagers, and both of us have started getting small patches all over our skin that resemble dirt but don t scrub off. They re on our chests, backs and faces. What could it be? *We are mixed race.
Sat, 21 Jan 2012
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I want you to be clear of the colour of how it appears. Certain people have advance stage of dry skin tat it forms as patches...i wanna kno if u got dry skin..keep me updated...am curious about your case..
Dermatologist Dr. Gaurang Krishna's  Response
hi,
you may be having icthyosis but i need to see your pics first to be sure. you may send me your pics on my email.
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Dermatologist Dr. Bharat Chawda's  Response
Hi!,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum,
Probably you have a fungal infection called TINEA VERSOCLOR..which manifest as small white or dark patches with scales over chest and back...try any antifungal preparation...consult a dermatologist for the same.
take care,
Dr.chawda
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How To Get Rid Of Dirt Patches All Over The Body ?

I want you to be clear of the colour of how it appears. Certain people have advance stage of dry skin tat it forms as patches...i wanna kno if u got dry skin..keep me updated...am curious about your case..