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What Causes Red Rashes And White Spots On Shoulders And Back?

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Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2015
Question: Hi Doctor, I got pale white spots (count 7) on my shoulder and back. 4 days back i had swim in resort. After that i got red color rashes and white spots. now red color rashes are disappeared and only white spots are there. please provide me solution for this.
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Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
May be sensitivity to chlorinated water or swimming pool rash

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.

I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.

I have gone through your query and picture. Swimming cannot cause white spots but certain things in water may contribute to the development of white spots. These elements range from chlorine to the presence of fungi.

Swimming in chlorinated water can cause this in susceptible individuals. Moisturizing and avoiding chlorinated swimming pools can make the spots go away.

Swimming pool rash is the other possibility, caused by bacteria which is seen in low chlorine pools and fresh water swimming areas. The rash itself will dissipate after approximately 10 days.

I would have advised you presently to use moisturizer and avoid swimming for 10 to 15 days, you will fine.

Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.

Sincerely,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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Follow up: Dr. Harish Naik (12 hours later)
1. can i use any moisturized cream now
2. provide me any lotion nameshould apply on white spots
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Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, try lactocalamine .

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Good to hear from you.
Yes, you can use the moisturizing cream. You can try over the counter products which are available, I would suggest you to use a calamine lotion with alovera, like that of lactocalamine will be useful.

I would suggest you not not to scratch it as it may get infected.

Hope you have got something helpful from here, wish you speedy recovery.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Dr. Harish Naik

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What Causes Red Rashes And White Spots On Shoulders And Back?

Brief Answer: May be sensitivity to chlorinated water or swimming pool rash Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for your query. I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions. I have gone through your query and picture. Swimming cannot cause white spots but certain things in water may contribute to the development of white spots. These elements range from chlorine to the presence of fungi. Swimming in chlorinated water can cause this in susceptible individuals. Moisturizing and avoiding chlorinated swimming pools can make the spots go away. Swimming pool rash is the other possibility, caused by bacteria which is seen in low chlorine pools and fresh water swimming areas. The rash itself will dissipate after approximately 10 days. I would have advised you presently to use moisturizer and avoid swimming for 10 to 15 days, you will fine. Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions. Sincerely,