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dark patches of skin

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Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems

The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA

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dark patches of skin

by Susan, Mar 29, 2000 12:00AM

Tags: patches, pigmentation, dermatology, years

My son, 29 years of age, has dark patches that started just on his side, but are now spreading all over his body. He is half Italian, and dark skinned anyway, but these large patches of skin are noticably darker. They appear and feel somewhat raised, as if the skin is thicker there, but no itching or rash.

Any idea what this could be?? He has no insurance and can't afford to see a doctor at this time, and we would like to know if it sounds like something that could be threatening to his health and well being.

Thanks for your time,,,,,,

Doctor's Answer

by Alan Rockoff, MD

, Mar 29, 2000 12:00AM

Susan:

It doesn't sound threatening. It may be a superficial fungus infection young people get (noncontagious, by the way.) Have him try applying Selsun Blue (over-the-counter) shampoo to the dark spots, leave it on overnight, and wash off in the morning. Repeat this for 7 days. If it doesn't clear up, he should show it to a physician when he can.

Best.

Dr. R

Member Comments (8)

by Ashley, Mar 29, 2000 12:00AM

i need to know what porfaria is i know its a skin disorder

by pofaria, Mar 29, 2000 12:00AM

I dont know how its spelled what is it

by Maria Cecilia Rojas, Mar 30, 2000 12:00AM

I have dark brown spots on my face and I have tried all kinds of lotions, creams, vitamin e, I even used a home remedy from a friend and it burned my face, it is embarrasing and I just don't know what this could be. I noticed this after I had a hysterectomy back in 1997 I am 29 years old and I need to know what to use on my face so these blemishes will go away.

Thanks

by Debbie Johnson, Mar 31, 2000 12:00AM

I have a skin disease known as morphea and I would like some information on this disease. It has grown on my left side for the past 20 years and the brown patches are a lot bigger now then they were 10 years ago.

by Iris, Apr 13, 2000 12:00AM

it seems like my skin changes color ,it looks burnt sometimes mainly when i eat or drink sodas five years ago i was light brown skin now iam brown skin like burnt and like scale lookinand let me eat chocolate it itche and gets darker. this is iris again does my question pertaining to my skin is the answer you gave to the lady about her son advising to use the sulsan blue.4/13/2000

by Jane Chng, May 09, 2000 12:00AM

I've tried some lightening creams off the shelf @ the pharmacy for dark brown patches of pagiment on the face but didn't work.

Can you recommend a suitable type of cream?

Appreciate your response.

Thank you.

Regards.

by soroya, Apr 27, 2008 02:04PM

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