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What Causes Brown And White Patches On The Skin?
my son 20 year old son has brown and white patches appearing on his skin. they look like a collection of birth marks. They do not itch. Started in his groin area but he now also has white patches appearing on his face and neck. his GP is treating for fungal skin infection. what else could it be?
Wed, 23 Dec 2015
Hi,
White patches on face may be pityriasis alba and brown patches in groin areas may be fungal infection ..tine a cruris most probably. For the firm diagnosis I would recommend to consult the dermatologist.
However, I would suggest...
- tacrolimus 0.03% ointment on white patches
- antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream on fungal infection in groin areas
- antifungal tablets like ketoconazole
- multivitamin tablets
- avoidance of sun exposure
- avoidance of soap bath
Have patience for the good result.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
White patches on face may be pityriasis alba and brown patches in groin areas may be fungal infection ..tine a cruris most probably. For the firm diagnosis I would recommend to consult the dermatologist.
However, I would suggest...
- tacrolimus 0.03% ointment on white patches
- antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream on fungal infection in groin areas
- antifungal tablets like ketoconazole
- multivitamin tablets
- avoidance of sun exposure
- avoidance of soap bath
Have patience for the good result.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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