I have dark colored skin with light colored spots on my sides of my back and under my arms. They do not itch and they are not scaly. I have no symptoms at all except for the physical appearance. What could they be? Where can I get more info?
2006-11-03 12:25:30 · 5 answers · asked by amrtnz79 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Kinda sounds like Vitiligo to me.
Vitiligo (vit-ill-EYE-go) is a disorder in which white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body. This happens because the cells that make pigment (color) in the skin are destroyed. These cells are called melanocytes (ma-LAN-o-sites). Vitiligo can also affect the mucous membranes (such as the tissue inside the mouth and nose) and the eye.
2006-11-04 04:08:28 · answer #1 · answered by hello 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kelly may be correct. It is probably a harmless fungus.
A simple cure is Selsun Blue shampoo. Apply it to the spotted areas, leave it on for a few hours, wipe off. Repeat daily until spots are gone.
If the skin becomes irritated, stop applying the shampoo and/or apply less often or for shorter amounts of time.
You are not contagious.
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2006-11-03 12:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by Zak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor.
2006-11-03 12:29:13 · answer #3 · answered by Deerrunner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be Tinea Versicolor. If you google it, you could read all about it and see if you think this is what you have.
2006-11-03 12:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A dermatologist can answer that.
2006-11-03 12:40:06 · answer #5 · answered by kgreives 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋