Spots

Hi

Only a week ago i noticed lots of red/purple spots on my inner thighs. As days go by they seem to mulitply, the first GP i went to said it was just skin discoloration, however i didnt believe that because its never happened to me before so i went to a medical centre and he said he couldnt be sure either, some are bigger then others but none are bigger then a grain of rice, they do stick out a very small bit so that made me and the medical clinic positive that it wasent just skin discoloration, would you have any idea what it is?

Thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination confirmation of a diagnosis is tough,but from the description ,it can be pityriasis 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.
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.

In case the symptoms persist then pls consult a dermatologist.

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.