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White skin spots
What causes the white spots I have on my arms and legs? Can they be prevented, will they go away?
I have white spots under my armpits and on mt thighs and it is spreading like crazy. I have appointment with skin specialist but end of January. I am brown skin and I am so worried about it because it shows off so much now. I dont know why it takes a long wait for this appointments and by this time it spreads all over your body. Maybe the health should get us some help quicker because it affects my looks and also my self esteem. If anyone can help me please post it.
Hi,
Since when have you noticed these symptoms? Do you have any associated symptoms of itching etc?
There are several causes of white spots on the skin. You would have to consult a skin specialist to find out the definite diagnosis and rule out tinea versicolor, pityriasis alba, vitiligo, lichen sclerosis et atrophicus and secondary to healing process after an injury.
Pityrospum ovale or Tinea Versicolor is a yeast like organism - treatment is with oral medication called Nizoral , topical are not that effective.
Another possibility is a form of eczema called Pityriasis Alba- treated with topical cortisone.
Let us know about what the skin specialist advises and post us about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.
Regards.
Since when have you noticed these symptoms? Do you have any associated symptoms of itching etc?
There are several causes of white spots on the skin. You would have to consult a skin specialist to find out the definite diagnosis and rule out tinea versicolor, pityriasis alba, vitiligo, lichen sclerosis et atrophicus and secondary to healing process after an injury.
Pityrospum ovale or Tinea Versicolor is a yeast like organism - treatment is with oral medication called Nizoral , topical are not that effective.
Another possibility is a form of eczema called Pityriasis Alba- treated with topical cortisone.
Let us know about what the skin specialist advises and post us about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.
Regards.
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