Rash or fungal infection?

Ok i have two problems.  A few months ago i started getting this off coloration on my upper body below the collar line. I thought it was my tan fading but its blotchy.  I have a really bad farmers tan because im in the marines and im always in a warm climate.  I've also had athletes foot too past so im thinking it might be some type of fungus.  These are the symptoms.  At first i started applying moisturizer after getting out of the shower but its been a few weeks and no results.  

1) dime sized patches on upper arms that are dry and scaley.
2) blotches that are darker than surrounding skin (probably darker due to the farmers tan) on upper chest, neck, shoulders and more recently back.  
3) recent blotches of facial hair loss.  
4) more visible after a run or getting sweaty.
5) the darker patches hidden under shirt seem to be clustered and not scaley or itchy.

Problem two is not of much concern.  I've had these white patches for about four years now.  They are about nickle sized and are bleach white.  one on my head, chest, and two on my back right shoulder.  The sorrounding skin will tan but these spots only get red and fade back to white. The hair grows white out of those spots as well so yes...i had a white patch of hair at age 18.  

[sipher3325]

Anyone got any ideas?

[sipher3325]

Tinea Versicolor...thats what you have.  You can treat this with antifungal creams or shampoo.  Recommend use for 2 weeks then if problem continues see your docter for perscription antifungal pills.

[sipher3325]

Thanks doc you were so helpfull

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it sounds like pityriaisis versicolor. It is a common skin infection caused by the yeast Malassezia furfur. This skin disease commonly affects adolescents and young adults, especially in warm and humid climates.
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 that helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.