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Tinea Versicolor

Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection affecting the skin. It disturbs the normal pigmentation of the skin and causes small discolored patches on the skin. It often affects the trunk and shoulders. Antifungal creams are used to treat the condition.

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I have white spots on my face. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 and I have white spots on my face. Actually, I have had this problem since childhood. The spots occur every year on my face, especially in summer. But this time it has been two months and they are still present in my face although I am applying sunscreen and keep my face moistu...  Read Full »


Dr. Sreelakshmi. S

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The white spots you describe can be due to various causes. It may be due to a fungal infection called tinea versicolor which usually occurs in the summertime, or it may be an allergic reaction to the sun. I suggest using an antifungal cream like Clotrimazole 1 % cream twi...  Read Full »

I have been having many white tiny dots on my thighs and butt area. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I got many tiny white dots mainly on my thighs and butt area. I noticed that the white spots are always on the areas where my hair follicles grow.Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Nitesh Kumar Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your medical history and symptoms most probably you have tinea versicolor. Tinea versicolor is a fungal skin infection that commonly appears on the face, neck, and back but sometimes on the lower abdomen and thigh. Skin affected by tinea versicolor appears...  Read Full »

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