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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
White Spots on Skin
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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White Spots on Skin
by Pam Creekmore, Aug 20, 1999 12:00AM
My daughter is 15.She has white splotches on her neck lower back and shoulders. Sometimes they tan sometimes not. She's only had them a couple of years. She is very embarrassed by this. What I would like to know is.What could this be? Is they're any over the counter anti fungle cream or soap that may help?
Thank you,
Pam
Thank you,
Pam
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 20, 1999 12:00AM
, Aug 20, 1999 12:00AM
Pam:
Your daughter probably has a superficial fungus infection called tinea versicolor. It isn't either contagious or permanent.
Suggestion: try having her apply the nonprescription antifungal cream ketoconazole or clotrimazole twice a day for two weeks. Keep in mind that it takes the lightness several months to even out.
If it doesn't work, your pediatrician or dermatologist should be able to help.
Best.
Dr. R
Disclaimer: The information provided in this forum is presented for general educational purposes only. Specific questions you have pertaining to your health should always be directed to your personal physician.
Your daughter probably has a superficial fungus infection called tinea versicolor. It isn't either contagious or permanent.
Suggestion: try having her apply the nonprescription antifungal cream ketoconazole or clotrimazole twice a day for two weeks. Keep in mind that it takes the lightness several months to even out.
If it doesn't work, your pediatrician or dermatologist should be able to help.
Best.
Dr. R
Disclaimer: The information provided in this forum is presented for general educational purposes only. Specific questions you have pertaining to your health should always be directed to your personal physician.
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by javed1948, Sep 04, 2008 05:15AM
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