What Causes Discolored Spots On Breasts, Chest And Shoulder?

Posted on Wed, 10 Jun 2015

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Question : Hello, I am a 25 year old female and I have notices these small discolored spots between my breasts and going up my chest and shoulders. They do not itch or hurt but I have notices some days some of them look dry. I believe it has spread or worsened over the last 3 months.

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
P.versicolor is most likely possibility

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com.
I have read your query.
I have seen the attached photograph.
I understand your concern.
As per details, it seems that you are suffering from a condition called P.versicolor.
It is characterised by red colored asymptomatic scaly eruptions over body mainly involving chest and upper back.
It is caused by a fungus called Malasezzia furfur.
In such cases, I prefer to advise topical antifungals like clotrimazole cream and tablet fluconazole.
Keep the body clean and dry.
Hot and humid weather are precipitating factors.
Visit your doctor so that he can examine you and give you prescription accordingly. You can share my opinion with him. I hope it helps.
Stay healthy.

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