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Have Brown Patches On The Back & Neck. Spreading. Ruled Out Fungal Infection. Cure For Symptoms?

I have brown patches on the back and the neck. They started spreading over my shoulders and to my stomach. They appear white after I take a shower but otherwise appear as brown patches when dry. I had this few years ago, back then I consulted a doctor and I was given medication. Now I have moved to a new country and I consulted a physician who ruled out fungal infection. Not sure what it is.
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
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From your description it looks like pityriasis versicolor. When you stretch the skin over the patch do you notice fine scales over the patch. That is a sign usually seen in pityriasis versicolor. It is caused by an yeast species.
4OOMG Fluconazole tablet single dose is a good treatment for Pityriasis versicolor. Local application of ketoconazole 2% cream twice a day will give additional benefit. You may get these prescribed by your doctor.
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Have Brown Patches On The Back & Neck. Spreading. Ruled Out Fungal Infection. Cure For Symptoms?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic From your description it looks like pityriasis versicolor. When you stretch the skin over the patch do you notice fine scales over the patch. That is a sign usually seen in pityriasis versicolor. It is caused by an yeast species. 4OOMG Fluconazole tablet single dose is a good treatment for Pityriasis versicolor. Local application of ketoconazole 2% cream twice a day will give additional benefit. You may get these prescribed by your doctor. Hope this helped Take care