Rash on neck and chest

[zombie4665]

I have a rash around my neck and on the front of my chest.  It started out as little spots but they have grown bigger.  The spots are a pinkish color and they have a different texture than my skin.  They almost feel softer than my skin.  They are not raised at all and they are slightly itchy but not all the time.  I am baffled as to how to make them go away and they just slowly keep getting bigger.  I don't know if they could be from wearing a sports bra every day or what????  Help!!!!!

[zombie4665]

Hi
I looked up pictures of tinea versicolor and it is exactley what I have.  Thank you so much for the info.  I am going to try lamisil first so hopefully that works and I won't have to take any oral meds.

Thanks again

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be tinea versicolor. Tinea versicolor is caused by a fungus that lives in the skin of almost all adults. Factors that can cause the fungus to become more visible include high humidity and immune or hormone abnormalities.Treatment involves topical and oral antifungal medicines.
Most cases of fungal infections respond to over-the-counter products, which contain any of several basic ingredients: miconazole, tolnaftate, terbinafine,ketaconazole and clotrimazole.You can consult a pharmacist and get any cream or lotion containing these ingredients. Some of them are Lamisil, Monistat derm, Mycelex, and Nizoral.

If the symptoms persist then pls consult a dermatologist.

I hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

[jagesh50]

Tinea versicolor- responds to canesten creme.Do check with your doc.