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What Do White Spots On The Face Indicate?

My friend has a condition on her face that she says has white spots that raise up and when she picks and opens them there is a white substance that looks like a worm comes out. She says it has kind of a crusty shell on it. She picks because they hurt.
Mon, 16 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query white spot on face is most probable due to fungal infection tinea versicolor and could be due to excessive exposure to sunlight, excessive sweating and humid environment which leads to this condition.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to protect your skin from sun exposure. Apply turmeric paste as it will give beneficial effects. Use anti fungal cream containing clotrimazole .Apply it twice a day . If symptoms persists for more than a week or get worse consult dermatologist ,so that doctor can evaluate properly to rule out other conditions and may prescribe you oral antifungal or topical steroids. Wash your face twice a day with mild soap.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Do White Spots On The Face Indicate?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query white spot on face is most probable due to fungal infection tinea versicolor and could be due to excessive exposure to sunlight, excessive sweating and humid environment which leads to this condition. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to protect your skin from sun exposure. Apply turmeric paste as it will give beneficial effects. Use anti fungal cream containing clotrimazole .Apply it twice a day . If symptoms persists for more than a week or get worse consult dermatologist ,so that doctor can evaluate properly to rule out other conditions and may prescribe you oral antifungal or topical steroids. Wash your face twice a day with mild soap. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari