I agree with your dermatologist--the lack of pigment lets you see the blood vessels more clearly when they open up, as they do after exercise, for instance. Fortunately, the pigment change is temporary in tinea versicolor. The treatment will kill the fungus, and then it's just a matter of time (generally a few months) for the color to return. If you get more white spots in the future, which is likely at some point, it's best to treat them right away, so they won't hang around.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
So these red blotches that cover the white blotches
on my chest are actually blood vessels? And does it sound normal that the red blotches stay for 4-5 days and then fade
back into white blotches?
Thank you.
I'm afraid I can't add to what I said. Since you already saw a doctor in person, you should ask him. I can't think of anything serious or permanent that you could be describing.
Dr. Rockoff
Ihave all these white spot over my face for two years now, what could it be. The dermatologist said they are not a fungus
Is this related to the "Seke Seke" that is common in Polynesia?
It's white spots that grow if left untreated, when treated with the liquid sold in pharmacies here, it leaves a dry skin which rubs off. the natural skin colour returns after a while.
Honestly I have seen pictures of this "Tinea Versicolor" thing and I dont think I have it BUT I do get funky white spots. I look like I have polka dots after i`m done tanning. Its only happened the past three times I have been tanning. At first I thought It was because I mixed my tanning oil with my tanning accelerater but the next time I went tanning I didnt mix them and still got the spots. They look horrible and its never happened before. Its on my legs my arms and my stomache, Mostly on my chest. WHAT COULD THIS BE!?!?
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