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What Do Cheetah Like Spots On Chest And Neck Indicate?

Hi, My name is Niesha Futrell

There is many problems with my health in witch I feel embarrassed by.

Lets start with my skin, there are cheetah like spots on my chess an neck area, when I take an bath they turn light pink. Then they turn ashy like the skin is pilling but you have t look very close to see that. Its looks Really disgusting!! Please tell me what it is the doctor say it could be psoriasis or eczema... But I want to find the truth to get it treated before its to late.

Sincerely, NieshaFutrell
Mon, 12 May 2014
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM
Its difficult to reach conclusive diagnosis from your description without actual examination.
From your description,it seems you might be having pityriasis versicolor, a superficial skin infection caused by a fungus.
I would recommend a consultation with a dermatologist for proper management.
I generally advise my patients a short course of oral antifungal drugs like fluconazole or itraconazole.
Additionally, you may require use of antifungal cream (ketoconazole etc) as advised by your dermatologist to completely cure the infection.
Use of ketoconazole soap can additionally be helpful.
Maintain hygiene and avoid junk food and refined sugars.
Hope you will get fine soon
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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What Do Cheetah Like Spots On Chest And Neck Indicate?

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM Its difficult to reach conclusive diagnosis from your description without actual examination. From your description,it seems you might be having pityriasis versicolor, a superficial skin infection caused by a fungus. I would recommend a consultation with a dermatologist for proper management. I generally advise my patients a short course of oral antifungal drugs like fluconazole or itraconazole. Additionally, you may require use of antifungal cream (ketoconazole etc) as advised by your dermatologist to completely cure the infection. Use of ketoconazole soap can additionally be helpful. Maintain hygiene and avoid junk food and refined sugars. Hope you will get fine soon Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda