what is the name of this infection?

Doctor i have skin discolorations on my chest down to my stomach,at first i had really bad dry skin on my chest area but i used a special soap that inhibit the growth, all i would like to know is, is it harmful, and how can stop the discolorations on my body from increasing.


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[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

I do understand your concern. How would you describe this discoloration?

Is it a reddish rash, brownish or white in color? Discolorations may be due to increase in pigmentation or a decrease of pigmentation as in the case of vitiligo. A red rash may be a fungal infection or a dermatitis. Postinflammatory discolorations may present as brownish or pinkish discolorations over areas once affected with infections or other inflammatory skin conditions.