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Cause for these spots appearing over summer.

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Had these spots start appearing over last summer, only had 2 lager ones, noticed more forming. Does not itch or bother me in any way. I work out side.

Category: Dermatologist

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Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
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Hello

Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com. I can understand your concern. I reviewed the picture.

You seem to be having a condition called pityriasis rosea. Its a viral infection caused by the hhv 8 virus. Its a benign and self resolving infection which usually for 6 to 8 weeks.

The treatment is recommended only in case of itching. You can however application of calamine lotion twice a day.

Please let me know if you have any queries. Take care


Patient replied :

Thank you for the reply, The only problem I have is the larger spots have been with me all most of last summer and all of winter..more the 6to 8 weeks. and The smaller ones have just recently appeared when i started working again. Could it be Pityriasis versicolor ??


Hello

Thanks for your reply.

I can understand your concern.

But since it's a viral infection it will take its own course n settle down. You can take a course of oral antibiotic like erythromycin which may slightly speed up the process of resolving the condition but it won't completely clear it up.

Thanks


Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
Experience: 
Diploma in Dermatology - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Glasgow, UK , 2010
Residency - DNB, Dermatology -  K.J Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
Medical School & Internship - MBBS - Dr. D . Y . Patil Medical College, Mumbai, 2004
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