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I have pityriasis versicolor. I have skin discoloration on chest. Is it increase or not and how it's treatment

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Don't worry...it's fungus infection called pityriasis versicolor... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by ...  Read More

I am a medical student, due to heavy work schedule i didn't get time to take bath hence small brown spots started to spread on my chest when I noticed it I started taking daily bath any how. It had stopped spreading but I am worried about brownish dark marks it has left on my chest. I have diagnosed it, it's pityriasis versicolor. Please suggest me

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have pityriasis versicolor can i use soap or anti scabics soap . I have already use selsun shampoo for 2 weeks ( used every alternate day ) and citrazeine 10 mg every night ) now is i have to take more medical therapy

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Onky one shampoo will. It cure this. You have not been treated properly. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Around April 2025, I was diagnosed with Pityriasis versicolor through a Practo consultation. I completed the prescribed treatment, and all the white patches cleared completely within 2–3 weeks. However, after about one year, I have started noticing the same type of white patches again over the last few days. The patches are appearing on multi

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

I'm having some patches those are related to tinea versicolor or pityriasis versicolor on my shoulders and back side on my body it's starting level, please could you suggest any cream to reduce those patches. Thank you.

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It can be treated very easily. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Is it vitiligo or Pityriasis / tinea Versicolor ? It is a white patches seen around my neck, arm, wrists ,legs . It's there for 3 months. Please i only want answer. Don't ask for consultantation .

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If there is scaling or white powdery layer over these patches then it’s tinea versicolor ...  Read More

Please help me to find a treatment for tinea versicolor. I have tried Whitefield ointment many times but no use..

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Whitefield will cause severe irritation. It is no longer used now. Tinea versicolour can be treated easily. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis a ...  Read More

Even after complete medication Iit appears every summer. Very frustrated. pls suggest measures for treatment of tinea versicolor.

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Wear cottons. Apply antifungal powder after bath. Keep dry. First treat it. For treatment kindly consult. ...  Read More

I have tinea versicolor and the doctor has prescribed selenium sulphide shampoo and luliconazole cream. But I have developed broken skin and stretch marks on abdomen. Is this part of the treatment or a side effect? Should I continue the medicines or stop and consult the doctor again?

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I don't think this is related to the treatment. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

Initially one month back I had three round patches in my face and some patches in other parts of the body as ringworm.I consulted a dermatologist he told it as Pityriasis roseae.after 20 days of treatment,it gets cured .but the spots in face turned white and it starts spreads, later when I went he diagnosed it as Tunea versicolor,I consulted one mo

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Don't worry.... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis ...  Read More

Hi I have rashes on my body, dermatologist diagnosis was pityriasis rosea, gave fluskin ointment. Why this skin condition occurs and how many days it will take to resolve

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Pityriasis rosea is a benign, self-limiting skin condition. It can be triggered by infections, certain medications, or may be idiopathic (no identifiable cause). The condition usually resolves on its ...  Read More

How to cure skin discoloration, tinea versicolor. what are the remedies. How long does it take to cure entirely. I have this discoloration for a decade now. It just doesn't go, have tried recommended antifungal cream, soap nothing works

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I advise you to consult a dermatologist online or in person, share clear pictures, and get a personalized treatment plan. Only after proper evaluation can the right medicines (creams/tablets) be presc ...  Read More

Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica Lakshya had high fever on 12th November 2022, and his entire body from neck to toes was covered in rashes. Since then, the rashes haven't subsided despite taking allopathic medicines. The doctor suggested a biopsy, which was done on 6th October 2023. The biopsy report showed PLC (Pityriasis lichenoides chronica)Howev

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One has to differentiate whether the lesion is active meaning pink and scaly or inactive meaning just the brown discoloration remaining behind. Both stages have different treatment and different meds ...  Read More

My 6 year old has got white patch on his cheeks after consulting dermatologist he diagnosed him with pityriasis alba. He has given him tbis(.1%) cream, gracecort cream and duvitin moisturising cream. It has being 10 days but there is no affect. My question is it Pityriasis alba or vitiligo? If it is alba does it take time& is this correct medicatio

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It is Pityriasis Alba It is due to dry skin and vitamin deficiency It will take time ...  Read More

I have pityriasis rosea from last two weeks. Now it is spreaded to all over body . I consulted 2 doctors but no changes . From last 2 weeks i'm using desonide 0.5 cream and aveno moisturizer. When I'm using the steroid cream on the rashes it will disappear and in other area it is coming . I'm so much depressed . Please suggest me how to cure this

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I want to know about my condition of this tinea versicolor. What treatment and medicine I will need.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My kid had white patches on face and on consulting doctor they told it's pityriasis alba it goes away.but it's been 3months but still the patches are seen..is there any cream/ointment that I can apply to see better results..

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White patches can take a while to reduce. Moisturize the skin nicely. Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management. ...  Read More

For the Versicolor issue, my dermatologist prescribed Anaboom AD lotion, Please confirm if I have to proceed as I have seen the overall of the package it only says about Hair.

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Consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

Can ketoconazole cream clear the dark tinea versicolor completely? I am having the dark spots from 2 years.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Plz can anyone suggest treatment for tinea versicolor in 13 years old female patient.. can we give flucon 50 mg once a week for 4 weeks ?? Need advice plz help dr. Shez having white spots patches on her upper chest area thats all .Tia.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

How Can I Know My Tinea Versicolor Infection Has Been Gone? My Scaling Has Been Stopped Bu The Repigmentation Process Has Not Yet Started..

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Take consultantion and discuss ...  Read More

I have tinea Versicolor problem form long time. It's goes and comes timely. Which soap can I use for Tinea Versicolor?

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Its a fungal infection and no soap will treat it. It is Better to consult online for detailed prescription. ...  Read More

Is It Possible To Prevent Tinea Versicolor From Returning Back In The Future After Successful Treatment??

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Yes it is . With proper skin care ...  Read More

Is Skin Infection Tinea Versicolor A Life Long Condition? Is It A Matter Of Serious Concern Or What?

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Not serious ...  Read More

Is It Possible To Prevent Or Minimise The Recoccurence Of Fungal Infection Tinea Versicolor For The Future??

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Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed pre ...  Read More

Is It Possible That One Suffering From Tinea Versicolor Infection Will Not Get This Infection In The Future?

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No might get ...  Read More

After How Many Days Tinea Versicolor Usually Goes Away & The Repigmentation Begins To Occur On The Skin??

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Subjective ...  Read More

I am having Pityriasis Alba on my face for a week. Here are the latest pics attached. I am very much tensed. Please help.

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This appears to b Pityriasis versicolor. Its a common fungal infection of the skin. The fungus interferes with the normal pigmentation of the skin, resulting in small, discoloured patches. These patch ...  Read More

I am having Pityriasis Alba on my face. I hve few queries. Will it turn into vertigo.What should I apply on it. Is it very serious? Please help.

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Hi Please share pictures of concerned area to see what exactly is the pathology and accordingly treatment can be advised. No pityriasis alba doesn't turn into vitiligo. ...  Read More

I have pitayriasis versicolor for last 4-5 years.i tried many medicine but its didn't last time a visit a doctor he suggest me luliconazole cream and a ketoconazol shampoo.. I'm not from india.i'm a student of dhaka University. help to me to remove this fungals from my body.😭😭 face,back, chest all over the body 🥺 Can i use t

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Kindly consult online for proper assessment and treatment ...  Read More

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