tinea versicolor aftermath

Hi,  I've confirmed with 5 dermatologists that I had tinea versicolor. I've had tinea versicolor for 3 years or so. Just a couple of weeks ago, I had a piece of my skin removed and sent to a lab to test for fungus. The test came back negative. However, I still have many white spots on my body.  Is there something I can do to remove the discoloration now that I don't have tinea versicolor anymore?

thanks.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it can be idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis also. Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is characterized by flat white spots found on the shins and forearms. It may also arise on other sun exposed areas including the face, neck and shoulders. Usually nothing is to be done except sun protection.

The other possibility is of vitiligo. It is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin are destroyed. As a result, white patches appear on the skin in different parts of the body.

I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and regards.