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fungus on skin?
i had comply dry skin around my mouth after an acne wash dried it and i applied aloe Vera on it from the plant. after that the area of my skin turn white and i also have white spot on the side of my cheeks they will not tan or anything and the they seem to be getting more?
they are not white white but they are lighter than my skin tone
they are not white white but they are lighter than my skin tone
i searched this up and the area isnt scaly anymore but it is still there?
what should i do?
what should i do?
i searched this up and the area isnt scaly anymore but it is still there?
what should i do?
what should i do?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
The symptoms are suggestive of pityriasis alba. This is characterized by hypopigmented, round to oval, scaling patches on the face, upper arms, neck, or shoulders. No treatment is required and the patches in time will settle in due course of time. The redness, scale and itch if present may be managed with simple emollients and sometimes hydrocortisone, a weak steroid, is also used.Severe cases may require PUVA therapy.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
The symptoms are suggestive of pityriasis alba. This is characterized by hypopigmented, round to oval, scaling patches on the face, upper arms, neck, or shoulders. No treatment is required and the patches in time will settle in due course of time. The redness, scale and itch if present may be managed with simple emollients and sometimes hydrocortisone, a weak steroid, is also used.Severe cases may require PUVA therapy.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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