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itchy ratches
i normally have rashes that turn into white patches on my skin. they normally appear on my back, neck, breast and recently on my face. it sometimes spread from one region to the other. the rashes are normally itchy but reduce after being turned into white patches.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
To prevent tinea versicolor in future, you should not apply oil or oily products to your skin or wear tight, restrictive or nonventilated clothing. Wear cotton loose clothing which allows your skin to breathe.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
To prevent tinea versicolor in future, you should not apply oil or oily products to your skin or wear tight, restrictive or nonventilated clothing. Wear cotton loose clothing which allows your skin to breathe.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Thank you Maxx90. The white patches are not as a result of the scratching but rather a stage in the life cycle of the causative organism.
Thank you for the suggestions. I have used an anti-funagal cream and selsun blue shampoo which has selenum sulphide as an active ingerident. It is gradually becoming faint but the problem is how to prevent future occurance.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
These itchy white patches can be due to tinea versicolor. Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection caused by commensal yeasts in hot and humid conditions. They may be reddish brown, slightly scaly patches or ugly, depigmented areas that will not tan, especially in suntanned skin.
Selenium sulphide lotion can be applied for around 10-15 minutes, rinsed off and re-applied daily for about a week. Severe cases may need oral antifungals. The patch will take a long time to disappear and the treatment does not equate with disappearance.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
These itchy white patches can be due to tinea versicolor. Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection caused by commensal yeasts in hot and humid conditions. They may be reddish brown, slightly scaly patches or ugly, depigmented areas that will not tan, especially in suntanned skin.
Selenium sulphide lotion can be applied for around 10-15 minutes, rinsed off and re-applied daily for about a week. Severe cases may need oral antifungals. The patch will take a long time to disappear and the treatment does not equate with disappearance.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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