Hi..i have realllly bad discoloration skin. I have a some ...

Are you in the sun a lot?

Do you sun tan or go to the beach often?

Could you send some pictures of this rash through email? This would help me greatly to confirm what I think this is. Thank you. James


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No, i dont like the sun.
No, i have never been to the beach because of my discoloration skin and i dont do tan because i dont like to take my cloths off in public.


I send the picture you requested through the email address you send to me...thank you very much

doctorgrant2001@yahoo.com

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From your pictures, and the way that you describe the rash, I believe that you have a fungal infection. The type of fungal infection that I think you have is called Tinea Versicolor. This is caused by a fungus and can happen to anyone, especially those who sweat a lot such as when working out or when they are in the sun. This is not contagious but it can spread to other parts of the body and will react to the sun. The best way to get rid of this would be to buy some Selsum Blue shampoo or Nizoral shampoo. While showering, get your body moist, rub this over your entire body where you have the rash, and stand outside of the shower for 15 minutes to let the shampoo soak in. Do this 3 times a week for 2 weeks and the rash should start to go away. If it doesn't go away completely then you should see a doctor for a prescription antifungal medication. I have added some links below for more detailed information:

Tinea Versicolor : Article by Craig G Burkhart, MD, MPH




Tinea Versicolor with pictures



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Dr. James, u have a solution for my problem i thought my pictures were to blurry for u to see..
so is that my answer need to be unlock?

Yes my answer is the one that needs to be unlocked. On the last picture I was able to see enough to confirm what I think this is along with what you said in your question. You need to post a deposit in order to view an answer. If my answer wasn't helpful you don't have to accept it and you may either relist the question or get a full refund.


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i am a little confuse with this because i dont have those big rash thats in the pictures i saw from the website provided. My skin has little pimples that drys up and leave little dark spots which by now i have millions of pots which look like a bad rash on my back but like said before its spreading all my arms,chest, and stomach. My skin is also itching alot right now. But i will try the products recommended until other notice.

The pictures on the web represent the worst cases of this condition. The itching alone tells me that this most likely fungal and is consistent with Tinea Versicolor.


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thank you very much.....