What Causes Red Bumps With A White Ring Around It On Body?

Posted on Sat, 5 Jul 2014

Question: My son has red bumps with a white ring around them on parts of his back, shoulders and stomach. No where else do they appear. They look like a halo or a saturn ring around the red dot, not sure if the ring is because he is XXXXXXX or not. His bumps don't itch, hurt or burn. No fever, no puss, no blood. Online says it could be fungus, swimmers itch nothing that looks like what he has. He is up to date on his vaccines and he is 17.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly Tinea Versicolor

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Ms

Thanks for providing the clinical picture. The lesion is typical of Tinea Versicolor.

Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection of the skin. It's also called pityriasis versicolor and is caused by a type of yeast that naturally lives on your skin. When the yeast grows out of control, the skin disease, which appears as a rash, is the result.

The infection can happen for any of the following reasons:

1. Oily skin
2. Hot climate
3. Sweat

Because the yeast grows naturally on your skin, tinea versicolor is not contagious. The condition can affect people of any skin color. It's more likely to affect teens and young adults.

Treatment is by local application of Clotrimazole (anti fungal) based lotion twice a day for 2 weeks.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (8 hours later)

Dr. XXXXXXX
Is Clotrimazole a prescription lotion or cam can I buy it over the counter? We just moved to Florida and our insurance does not start until 07/01. Thanks

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its over the counter preparation

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms,

Its usually available as over the counter . You can enquire it from your local Pharmacy.

Take Care

Regards
Dr T Shobha

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