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concerned.
im a little concerned because i have been getting these dark patches of skin that seem to itch very much to the point where the skin breaks.
i have a history of sensitive skin and acne but i dont think its the case with this...
any suggestions of what it might be?
i have a history of sensitive skin and acne but i dont think its the case with this...
any suggestions of what it might be?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi.
You may ask your dermatologist if you can use corticosteroids over this as this may be a case of dermatitis. If this is an infection, then the right antifungal or antibiotic may also be necessary. Applying inappropriate medications may only aggravate the skin condition. If the underlying dermatitis or infection has been treated you may use bleaching creams for the area to improve the discoloration.
You may ask your dermatologist if you can use corticosteroids over this as this may be a case of dermatitis. If this is an infection, then the right antifungal or antibiotic may also be necessary. Applying inappropriate medications may only aggravate the skin condition. If the underlying dermatitis or infection has been treated you may use bleaching creams for the area to improve the discoloration.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi
What makes these itchy spots you have mentioned significant is their color.You have noted that they are discolored or rather dark colored. Dark discolorations may be due to hyperpigmentation which may be post inflammatory.that is there may be an initial skin infection which could have led to this dicoloration.At this point,dermatitis ( nummular or allergic ) and a fungal infection may be considered.I Itchiness is a characteristic of these two conditions. If there are any possible triggers like food or some substances or chemicals from detergents, lotions and creams then a dermatitis is likely.
What makes these itchy spots you have mentioned significant is their color.You have noted that they are discolored or rather dark colored. Dark discolorations may be due to hyperpigmentation which may be post inflammatory.that is there may be an initial skin infection which could have led to this dicoloration.At this point,dermatitis ( nummular or allergic ) and a fungal infection may be considered.I Itchiness is a characteristic of these two conditions. If there are any possible triggers like food or some substances or chemicals from detergents, lotions and creams then a dermatitis is likely.
yes i have had chicken pox before, but no blisters of that sort.. just really itchy and they are much more dark compared to my complexion which is also dark, but some they so seem like flat spots which are not raised
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi.
How would you describe these spots?
Are they blisters or vesicles?
For itchiness and the presence of discolorations or redness in the area, this may be a case of dermatitis. Dermatitis is a likely differential here for as long as there is no clustered blisters which may represent a herpetic lesion or shingles.
Have you had chicken pox before?
How would you describe these spots?
Are they blisters or vesicles?
For itchiness and the presence of discolorations or redness in the area, this may be a case of dermatitis. Dermatitis is a likely differential here for as long as there is no clustered blisters which may represent a herpetic lesion or shingles.
Have you had chicken pox before?
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