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Query: Hello doctor, I had tinea versicolor on my right shoulder for the last few months, and I was on medication with Miconazole ointment for the same. Still, the white patches have not disappeared. What is the reason for it, and how long does it take to cure? Are there any complications? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I have read your query, and it seems like you are suffering from pityriasis versicolor. It is a fungal infection due to Malassezia furfur. Apply KZ (Ketoconazole) cream twice daily. Take tablet Fluconazole 450 mg single dose. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss wi... Read Full »
I have some nonpalpable spots on the skin. How can I get rid of them?
Query: Hello doctor, I have some nonpalpable spots on the skin, the majority of them are on the chest near the shoulder. I have a large patch that keeps spreading on my neck and changes color like dirt. It started two years ago. How can I get rid of it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, This condition is known as pityriasis versicolor. It is a form of superficial fungal skin infection. The color of lesions can be dark or hyperpigmented, light or hypopigmented, red or erythematous. There are different colors like light bro... Read Full »
Can you suggest a good cream for pityriasis versicolor?
Query: Hi doctor, I have this skin condition called pityriasis versicolor. My regular dermatologist prescribes a single dose of Fluconazole 450 mg and it recurs after a few weeks or months. Could you suggest something better to me like a skin cream? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query. I suggest using topical Clotrimazole cream local application twice daily and use 2 % Ketoconazole shampoo applied once daily for three consecutive days per week till the clearance of lesions. Other oral antifungals in case of relapse are Ket... Read Full »
I have round red spots under my armpits. I do not have itching or pain. Is it normal?
Query: Hi doctor, I suddenly noticed some round red spots under both my armpits. I do not feel any itches or pain, and it does not look like bumps on the skin. Instead, it is within the normal skin layer. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.This condition is known as pityriasis versicolor. It is a form of superficial fungal skin infection. The color of lesions can be dark or hyperpigmented, light or hypopigmented, red or erythematous. Different colors can be there so it is named p... Read Full »
What is the treatment for my dry and flaky dark patches?
Query: Hello doctor, I have mild eczema and PCOS. I have dark patches under my arms, breasts, stomach, and behind my neck. I also have lighter patches on my stomach and back. I have used antifungal creams to get rid of the dark patches, but it works only once. Right now, I am consuming less dairy and tryi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Dark patches are because of a fungal infection called pityriasis versicolor. I suggest you the below treatment plan : Cream Luliconazole is to be applied on the dark patches twice daily for a month. Venusia max lotion, to be applied... Read Full »
What can cause one white hair in the eyebrows, and white spots on the neck and face?
Query: Hi doctor,I have some white spots on my neck and face. Even, I have some white hair on my eyebrows also. I have white hair in my head for a long time. I have PCOD. Before two months, I had a C-section delivery. After this, I started to have these spots. Kindly go through my attached pictures. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the pictures and descriptions (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are suffering from a benign condition called pityriasis Versicolor. It is a superficial fungal infection that occurs commonly in the summer months. Drink lots of wate... Read Full »
What are these small white, bumpy, itchy, and round dots on my neck?
Query: Hi,I have had small white dots on my neck for the past three months. These spots are bumpy and sometimes itchy. They are small and round, like the shape of small freckles. When I touch it, it is not smooth. What can it be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Please answer a few questions- 1. Do you have any drug history or drug allergies? 2. Do you have a history of atopy or allergies? 3. Do you have an issue with excess sweating? 4. Are you diabetic? 5. Have you ever had any... Read Full »
I have had spots on my inner elbow for the past three months. Can you please help?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. My height is 5’6, and I weigh 220.2 lbs. I currently do not take any medication but vitamins. I have had noticeable spots on my inner elbow for the past three months, and I am unsure what caused them. It scares me because I am not sure if it is a serious me... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. This condition is known as Pityriasis Versicolor, a form of superficial fungal skin infection. The color of the lesions can be dark or hyperpigmented, light or hypopigmented, red or erythematous. It can worsen in summers and with sweating... Read Full »
Why is the color of skin under breast weird?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. About three days ago, I could see that the color of skin under my breast was weird. It does not hurt or itch. It is only on my left breast and on my right breast there is only like five small spots. I am very scared what it might be. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a possibility of pityriasis versicolor. Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection caused by Malassezia furfur. The infection is more common in hot and humid weather conditions, which favor the growth of the fungus. Clinically, it present... Read Full »
How to differentiate rashes caused by pityriasis rosea and pityriasis versicolor?
Query: Hello doctor, I have these small circlular rash-looking things on my back. I have been noticing them for five to six months. Now it seems to be more. I am attaching the pictures. Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I can see red oval to circular lesions distributed on the back. We can have two differential diagnoses here: 1) Pityriasis rosea is a viral infection due to hypersensitivity to either u... Read Full »