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Several Dark brown Spots On My Back

by Pavitar_S_Sidhu, Aug 01, 2009 11:04PM
I have several of these really dark brown spots on my back, that have grown and connected over the years. It's at the top-right of my back, near the shoulder.

Here's a Picture:
http://i26.tinypic.com/15hzqrp.jpg

I got it shortly after I got the Chicken Pox. Anyway at all to cure this, and what even is this? Any help is well appreciated.
Member Comments (1)

by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Aug 03, 2009 12:05PM
To: Pavitar_S_Sidhu
Hello,
From the picture and symptoms it looks like pityriasis versicolor. Pityriasis versicolor is caused by an overgrowth of a yeast fungus and are found mainly on sun exposed areas. 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.

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.
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