In the summertime i get these really weird white circles on the back of my back near my neck and my chest. My doctor told me it might be fungus but i got cream for it and it wont go away. Anybody have any suggestions?
2007-09-02 14:20:41 · 4 answers · asked by chewycookie246 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It could be caused by a species of tinea. If this is the case, you will probably need to take an oral medication to get rid of it instead of a cream. You should see a dermatologist next time because they are the skin experts.
2007-09-02 14:26:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a fungus it is really hard to get rid of. you will have to put that cream on religiously every single day for about a year. keeping the areas dry and cool will help.
but... it could just be a heat rash...
Aloe and apple cidar vinegar rubs might also help you...
2007-09-02 14:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by just me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called vitiligo and it probably is indeed fungal. Go back to your Dr. and ask for pills this time, (they will have to do bloodwork and the regimin is a long one), and if that does not do the trick, a small biopsy might be in order.
It is possible you just have hypopigmented spots, but that seems unlikely.
Good Luck!
2007-09-02 14:26:44 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Spain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same thing ... its called tinea versi-color ... soak ur body with selson blue for around 30 min. a day and apply lamisil twice a day morning and night this should take it away in like 2 weeks but if u have tinea ...it will come back in like 6 months
2007-09-02 15:33:02 · answer #4 · answered by Landon C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋