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What Causes White Spots On The Legs And Face?
I am an Indian living in Singapore for the last 3 years and in my childhood itself I have some small white spots in my legs and 1 small spot was on my face. But once i moved here in Singapore, it got increased in my face very drastically and in my legs also . its not that much itchy, but some times in some spots after shaving , some itchiness is there . The spots are not much scaly, but if scratching there , the same will be in reddish (not much) and a small white layer will be removed from there. (The white spot look likes this image. http://images.medicinenet.com/images/image_collection/pediatrics/tinea-versicolor-6-27.jpg) Can I know what is the reason for the same. Thanks in Advance.
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Thu, 5 Jan 2017
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Hello,
Tinea versicolor can appear as white spots or spots in shades of pink, red, and brown. They’re more noticeable on tanned skin and may get larger over time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera,
Oncologist
Tinea versicolor can appear as white spots or spots in shades of pink, red, and brown. They’re more noticeable on tanned skin and may get larger over time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera,
Oncologist
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