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Suggest Treatment For Dark Spots All Over The Body

Hi my name is Priyanka I am 24 years old..I had skin disease when i was 15 years old. It left me with dark spots all over my body..it also left with me discoloration and, pigmentations on my neck, chest,and arms.I have been to many dermatologists and used multiple creams such as: Betnovate,Melalite and Vitamin C capsule.However, the spots remain pretty much the same.Can any one help me please?
posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM
The condition you have described is called Pityriasis versicolor, a superficial skin infection caused by a fungus.
I would recommend you take short course of oral antifungal drug like fluconazole as advised by your dermatologist.
Apply ketoconazole cream twice a day over the white patches regularly.
Use shampoo containing ketoconazole and selenium sulfite for rinsing daily.
Maintain hygiene.
Hope you will get fine soon
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Suggest Treatment For Dark Spots All Over The Body

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM The condition you have described is called Pityriasis versicolor, a superficial skin infection caused by a fungus. I would recommend you take short course of oral antifungal drug like fluconazole as advised by your dermatologist. Apply ketoconazole cream twice a day over the white patches regularly. Use shampoo containing ketoconazole and selenium sulfite for rinsing daily. Maintain hygiene. Hope you will get fine soon Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda