Don’t ignore these small white spots on your arms or legs… here’s why!”

Behavior: Typically, such spots are more noticeable after being exposed to the sun as the yeast inhibits their tanning, whereas other skin remains darkened.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that this is one of the most frequent superficial fungal infections globally.

How to manage it

Tinea versicolor is easily treated with clotrimazole or miconazole cream from the local drug store. It is also suggested that individuals suffering from tinea versicolor use anti-dandruff shampoos which contain either selenium sulfide or ketoconazole, but they have to use them as a body wash instead. They have to apply this solution on the affected area, wait for five to ten minutes, and then wash it off.

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3. Pityriasis Alba: The Dry Skin Connection
Misdiagnosed as other, more severe illnesses, pityriasis alba is common in families with children and adolescents. In most cases, pityriasis alba is seen as a mild form of atopic dermatitis.

While in IGH there is smoothness, the patches in Pityriasis alba begin as red and scaly patches. After the inflammation goes down, there will be a pale and dry patch left behind. It is most prevalent among children suffering from asthma or hay fever.

Appearance: Circular or oval lesions found mostly on the cheeks, chin, or upper arms.