Howieau
10-25-2006, 01:54 AM
I have been going to the beach often and doing some sunbaking in an attempt to brown up a bit. Im of english background so my skin was very pale. Im slowly getting darker but Ive had these white spots appear on my skin and I have no idea what they are, whether theyre serious or not etc.
If anyone can help me out with info on these spots, it would be much appreciated.
[url]http://i77.photo bucket.com/albums/j60/Howieau/CIMG002ed9.jpg
[url]http://i77.photo bucket.com/albums/j60/Howieau/CIMG002ed91.jpg
(Remove the space between 'photo' and 'bucket', and take out the '[url]' boxes to see the pics - I posted them so you can see what the white spots look like and help you familiarise with what they are)
Thanks in advance. :)
If anyone can help me out with info on these spots, it would be much appreciated.
[url]http://i77.photo bucket.com/albums/j60/Howieau/CIMG002ed9.jpg
[url]http://i77.photo bucket.com/albums/j60/Howieau/CIMG002ed91.jpg
(Remove the space between 'photo' and 'bucket', and take out the '[url]' boxes to see the pics - I posted them so you can see what the white spots look like and help you familiarise with what they are)
Thanks in advance. :)
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Monkeyboots
10-25-2006, 09:05 AM
Hi Howieau,
I think it is possibly Tinea Versicolor. It is a yeast that naturally is in the skin which gets out of balance in certain people unfortunately it affects pigmentation. There are certain treatments like Nizoral shampoo or selsun. Sounds odd as they are anti-dandruff, but dandruff is caused by yeast that gets out of balance and it is the same with this skin condition.
It can be a bit stubborn, and I think it will be annoying if you like to be tanned, but otherwise they say it is harmless.
Still, get checked at the Doc just to be sure what it is.
M.B.:)
I think it is possibly Tinea Versicolor. It is a yeast that naturally is in the skin which gets out of balance in certain people unfortunately it affects pigmentation. There are certain treatments like Nizoral shampoo or selsun. Sounds odd as they are anti-dandruff, but dandruff is caused by yeast that gets out of balance and it is the same with this skin condition.
It can be a bit stubborn, and I think it will be annoying if you like to be tanned, but otherwise they say it is harmless.
Still, get checked at the Doc just to be sure what it is.
M.B.:)
Howieau
10-25-2006, 09:17 AM
I looked up pictures of Tinea Versicolor and it appears to be exactly what my problem is. Thank you very much MB :)
Monkeyboots
10-25-2006, 09:22 AM
You're welcome. I have been suffering with same thing but mine doesn't look quite like the typical pics but that is what my docs now believe I have.
Do check with your doc though.
Best wishes,
M.B.:)
Do check with your doc though.
Best wishes,
M.B.:)
Howieau
10-25-2006, 08:36 PM
What Im unsure of is, once you use an antifungal to fix it, how do you know if its fixed? Go back in the sun and see the spots come out white again?
Monkeyboots
10-26-2006, 03:07 PM
It will take a course of medication or regular treatment. Then people with T.V tend to use the medication as prevention when they know they will be tanning. However I think it takes some months for the skin to regain even appearance from what I've heard and that is after it is treated. Your best bet is to go to the doctor and get some advice, but also research on internet as sometimes they give tips of how long people tend to need to take the meds for, and how they go about preventing it recurring.
Just found Nizoral info it says for T.V use once a day for 5days. And to reduce new patches take a 3 day course before exposure to the sun. That is what the leaflet that comes with the Nizoral shampoo says but I think it varies for different people. Some people use selsun or selsun blue also. I found Nizoral a bit irritating but a lot of people find it suits them.
Sorry I know its a pain!
Best wishes
M.B.:wave:
Just found Nizoral info it says for T.V use once a day for 5days. And to reduce new patches take a 3 day course before exposure to the sun. That is what the leaflet that comes with the Nizoral shampoo says but I think it varies for different people. Some people use selsun or selsun blue also. I found Nizoral a bit irritating but a lot of people find it suits them.
Sorry I know its a pain!
Best wishes
M.B.:wave: