What causes a white patch with rashes on the skin?

Q. I got some white patch with rashes on skin. What could it be?

Answered by
Dr. Chaitra. P
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Apr 02, 2016 and last reviewed on: Jun 26, 2023

Hi doctor,

I got some white patch with rashes. I feel it sometime itchy. It is the same for last two weeks neither increasing nor decreasing. Applied face cream and cow ghee. I have attached the photos for your reference.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through the information provided.

It most likely appears to be sunburn as seen in the photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You could apply DesOwen (Desonide) mild potent steroid cream twice a day for five days. Along with this, also use SPF 50+ (sun protection factor) sunscreen regularly. It is likely to respond the above treatment. In case it persists, it may require an escalation to more potent cream or differential diagnosis has to be considered and treated accordingly.


The Probable causes:

1. Sun exposure.

2. Friction.

3. Sweat.

Differential diagnosis:

1. Sunburn.

2. Eczema.

3. Fungal infection.

Probable diagnosis:

Sunburn.

Preventive measures:

Sun protection.

Regarding follow up:

For further information consult a dermatologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist


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