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What Causes Light Spots On Face With A History Of Eczema?

Posted on Tue, 23 Aug 2016

Question: Please help me there are light spots all over my face i have a history of exZcema but idk if this is it i have attached pics

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It's looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for a month.
It gives good response and is safe as weĺl as effective.
You can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Im still confused, how did i get a fungal infection on my face what are some causes ,

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pityriasis XXXXXXX

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's a common infection of face.
It is called as Pityriasis XXXXXXX
Just try the cream you should get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 minutes later)

So can i use hyrdrocortisone and clotrimazole
?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Don't use hydrocortisone

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Use plain clotrimazole.
Don't use it in combination with hydrocortisone.
Hydrocortisone is a steroid.
It might cause damage to your skin.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad