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What Causes Light Brown Rough Spots On The Legs?

I have these light brown round rough spots on my legs....about 5 of them have shown up in the last probably 6 weeks that are about the size of two pencil eraser ends. Last night I noticed one on my upper arm. The don t itch or bleed. I have an appointment with the dermatologist next week but am concerned. I m 49, fair skinned, burned in the sun as a child then spent 20 years in tanning beds from 20 to 40.
Tue, 11 Sep 2018
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Hi,

It may be tinea versicolor infection. Consult your dermatologist.

If your symptoms aren’t severe, you may choose to treat your condition at home. OTC antifungal creams or shampoos may be effective for killing the infection. Examples of OTC medications that can be used to treat tinea versicolor include:
1. Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF, Mycelex)
2. Miconazole (Monistat, M-Zole)
3. Selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue shampoo)
4. Terbinafine (Lamisil).

If you seek medical attention for tinea versicolor, your doctor may prescribe different medications, such as topical creams that can be applied directly to the skin. Examples include:
1. Ciclopirox (Loprox, Penlac)
2. Ketoconazole (Extina, Nizoral).

Your doctor may also prescribe pills to treat tinea versicolor, including:
1. Fluconazole (Diflucan)
2. Itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox)
3. Ketoconazole.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sanjay Kini,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Light Brown Rough Spots On The Legs?

Hi, It may be tinea versicolor infection. Consult your dermatologist. If your symptoms aren’t severe, you may choose to treat your condition at home. OTC antifungal creams or shampoos may be effective for killing the infection. Examples of OTC medications that can be used to treat tinea versicolor include: 1. Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF, Mycelex) 2. Miconazole (Monistat, M-Zole) 3. Selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue shampoo) 4. Terbinafine (Lamisil). If you seek medical attention for tinea versicolor, your doctor may prescribe different medications, such as topical creams that can be applied directly to the skin. Examples include: 1. Ciclopirox (Loprox, Penlac) 2. Ketoconazole (Extina, Nizoral). Your doctor may also prescribe pills to treat tinea versicolor, including: 1. Fluconazole (Diflucan) 2. Itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox) 3. Ketoconazole. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sanjay Kini, General & Family Physician