Q. I have non-itchy discolored patches on my back. What is it?
Hi doctor,
I am a 25 year old female. I have got some pale discoloration patches on my back as can be seen in the attached picture. These started a few months back as point sized spots and slowly grown to present size. It is not itching or painful. I am from rural area. Please let me know the diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
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- You are suffering from pityriasis versicolor (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a fungal infection due to malassezia furfur.
- Apply KZ cream (Ketoconazole) twice daily. Take tablet Nizoral 200 mg (Ketoconazole) once daily for 28 days.
- Apply Abzorb powder (Clotrimazole) whenever it becomes wet by sweat after drying with clean cloth.
- It is very recurrent and may take five to six months in order to get the pigmentation normalize. Get a review after four weeks.
For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist
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