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lesleylou
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Oct 08, 2006
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skin blotches
About six months ago I noticed a fairly large blotch on my back a smaller one below it and one on my chest then last weekend I noticed five more
spots
Birthmarks - pigmented
Liver spots
Measles, koplik spots - close-up
Mongolian blue spots
on my
shoulder
Shoulder arthroscopy
Shoulder pain
and clavicle. I have very
fair
Fair skin cancer risks
skin and wear plenty of
sun
Actinic keratosis
Fontanelles - sunken
Liver spots
Sun protection
Sunburn
Sunburn first aid
Sunken fontanelles (superior view)
screen. The blotches are different sizes and shapes they seem to be dry
spots
Birthmarks - pigmented
Liver spots
Measles, koplik spots - close-up
Mongolian blue spots
are slightly raised and are darker than my skin
color
Color blindness
Color blindness tests
Color vision test
but not very dark. My question is could this be a skin fungus or am I just short on nutrients?
Tags:
fungus
,
Dermatology
,
Chest
,
clavicle
,
screen
,
Skin color
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SueG101
Dec 04, 2007
To: Lesleylou
My husband seems to have the same condition. I am trying to seek help for him. I hope that whatever answers you get can prove helpful to him as well.
Grabby
Oct 21, 2008
I have the same condition and would like to know what the cause is.
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