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Tinea versicolor
Hi all, I had posted a pic a week back regarding white dry patches on my face and I had got answers saying it's tinea versicolor. I went to see a dermatologist and she told it's either due to dryness or its a fungal infection called tinea versicolor and she gave me some creams to apply only on the patches: kz cream and a gel and a good moisturizer from Cetaphil for full face. Please check the attached before and after pics. The after pic is after using the creams for a week. Is it cured? Shall I stop applying the creams. She had told me to come again after using the creams for two weeks but it looks less visible in a week itself.
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No..U need specific medicine...Fungal infection.. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or black in colour.. Treatment depending on the type and severity.. Avoid sharing clothes, towels and soap; sweating also increases it..As it has to be differentiated from eczema, bacterial and viral infection, doctor need to see to confirm the diagnosis..So, meet me in my clinic or do direct online consultation by sending photos for detailed information and medicine for treatment.
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