round scaley patches, no pigment on skin

[GrandmaKeeper9]

I have just contacted a rash, that started the size of a 50 cent piece, then got a red scaley ring around it, this apread to about a 8 inch circle with more patches inside, after these patches go away, there is no igment in my skin....all inside the circle there is no pigment,,,, I have used over the counter Cortisone and it gets worse....HELP!!!! What is this stuff? I know of a young man that has this same stuff on his chin/face, exactly the same, no, (grin) we have had no contact....this stuff just appeared on my stomach....
GranamaKeeper9

[sipher3325]

Ya this sounds like ringworm for sure.  

[lyngall]

Hi, it's ringworm.  My baby had it on her cheek for quite sometime when she was less than a year old.  Buy H-Cort cream from a pharmacy & apply on the patch 2-3 times daily everytime after cleaning the area.  It will eventually disappear but it takes time & patience.  Always make sure the patch & surrounding area is kept dry at all times.  All the best :)

[GrandmaKeeper9]

It doesnt look anything like the picture I looked up...it has a perfectly round circle of scaley skin around it, the width of the circle is only about 1/4 inch, but, 8 inches in diameter. The skin inside this circle has no pigment whatsoever....the patches(varied in size), are red itchy, scaley, fading to very light red, yet not scaley....
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[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Are there other signs or symptoms present? This could be tinea versicolor, a relatively common skin infection caused by the fungus Pityrosporum ovale which presents with patches of discolored skin with sharp borders and fine scales that sometimes coalesce. The patches are often dark reddish-tan in color and skin may appear lighter than surrounding healthy skin and usually associated with hot climates. The most common sites are the back, underarms, upper arms, chest, and neck.  Diagnosis is through skin scraping and subsequent examination under a microscope. Treatment consists of over the counter topical anti-fungal medicines. If condition persists, it is best to see your doctor for further evaluation and management. This link may be of help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinea_versicolor
Take care and keep us posted.