too worried

[angelena222]

Hi Dr.
I am a female, 28 years old.
I have two problems, and i'm scared to death....

First: I have these small white dots on my skin, especially on my legs and arms, they appear when i do certain moves like standing, typing ...
they are not always there, and i don't feel their existence but in some cases i feel like ants moving on my legs when i look ans see those small white dote. they have no texture, normal skin but little whiter. they started like 3 to 4 years, and i think they are the same or little more than they were. (attach a photo)

Second: i also have small white dots which look like acne on my chest and back, they appeared also like 3 to 4 years, they are always there. no itching

[Sarah_567]

I am a young 21 year old girl. I have a tiny white spot on my forearm an behind the ear for about 6 years and now I have noticed one on my arm. I consulted the doctor and she said leave it no treatment is needed as it is IGH. What do you suggest?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You should follow the prescription as advised by your skin specialist and do follow up with him/her after a few weeks about the response to medications and about how you are doing.

It would be very difficult to comment on the diagnosis without having  a look at the lesions.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.

[angelena222]

I mean the pharmacist told me to take one Nizoral tablet daily for ten days , whereas the dermetology told me to take 2 tablets , for one day thi smonth and again 2 tablets for one day next month.???? I am confused .
Do you think it is Tinea versicolor or idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis???

[angelena222]

Hi Dr.
I went to a determotology, and he said it is a Tinea Versicolor, he gave me " Nizoral Tablets" for 2 days , once 2 for this month and another 2 for next month, i'm also using cloterizmazole 1% . The pharmacist told me that i should take it for 10 days (one) , should i do as the dermtology said or the pharmacist?
I went also to another dermtology and he said it is " idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis" from sun , but my back or legs rarely see the sun, which dermetology  is right?
thanks  

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It would be best to reconsult with your skin specialist and discuss about a change of medications.

Nothing can be said about the diagnosis without having a look at the lesions.

Let us know about what your doctor advises and if you have any other doubts.

Post us about what your specialist advises.

Regards.

[angelena222]

I also forgot to tell that i went to many doctors and they all agreed that the dots on my chest and back are fungus , and currently ( week ) i'm using " clotrimazole cream" but no effect till now.