Question 1

how can i make skin discoloration from a fungus disappear?

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Cure fungus: First the fungus must be gone otherwise you will not be able to decrese the color. Once the fungus is eradicated peeling creams can slowly remove discoloration that resulted from the bodys reaction to the infection.

Question 2

what can be used to treat a fungus that causes skin discoloration?

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Antifungal medicine: Fungus infections of the skin usually change the skin color, but after a few to many months, the color should be back to normal. Common "ringworm", jock itch, or athlete's foot rashes are treated with over-the-counter lotriminaf cream. Tinea versicolor rash on the back and chest is treated with selsun blue shampoo. A doctor can check to be sure the rash is fungal, and give details on treatment.

Question 3

i've had skin discoloration 5 yrs ago,  the discoloration has not spread, itching at time, have a patch of white hair on beard, fungus or vitilago?

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Likely vitiligo: Sounds like you have vitiligo. Fungal infection typically does not change the hair color. Also, it is usually scaly and often itchy. In addition, fungal infection would have changed quite a bit over 5 years. Hope that explains it for you. If u r concerned, consult doc. Good luck.

Question 4

will scarring or skin discoloration from efudex disappear? if so, how long?

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Sometimes: can disappear over time, but there may be some residual redness. The end results of this tx is usually far better than the original appearance of the treated lesions.

Question 5

is there a type of skin that can reverse skin discoloration?

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Yes: You should see your dermatologist for treatment. The type of treatment depends on the type of discoloration.

Question 6

can you tell me how to rid of  skin discoloration?

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Many options : Brown discolorations can be treated with topical bleaching agents, procedures such as laser, IPL, chemical acid peel, microdermabrasion. Laser and IPL can also help with red or purple discolorations.

Question 7

what can be used against skin discoloration on chest?

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Hyperpigmentation?: Like most dermatologic conditions, the best way we dermatologists make this diagnosis is to look at the patient. This coloration can be due to any thing from irritation of skin to medications you're taking and other factors. They are plethoric. My best advice is to see a dermatologist and ask.

Question 8

what are some possible causes of skin discoloration in the chest?

Accepted Answer

Fungus or Vitiligo: There are various causes of pigment disturbance of the chest.  Tinea verisicolor may cause pink, brown, or white plaques.  Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease in which the skin turns white due to a loss of pigment.

Question 9

why has skin discoloration lasted nearly a year due to the lipodissolve?

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Side effect: Liopodissolve treatment solution uses phosphatidylcholine to dissolve fat deposits. The solution also contains other ingredients that may lead to the discoloration. The fda issued a warning in 2010  to medical spas that administer lipodissolve, stating that the drugs used in these treatments have not been proven safe or effective.

Question 10

best remedy for sunburn skin discoloration?

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No real tx: As injured skin heals, the body creates inflammation to do so which means fresh blood goes to the area and with it, many kinds of healing factors and cells.  One type is called melanocytes which carry our skin pigment melanin.  A healing occurs, these cells get deposited int he area and give it the brownish coloration you see.  Over time, there will be some fading as the injury matures.

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