Question 1

what causes dark spots on my back?

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DARK SPOTS ON BACK: Do these spots itch? How long have you had them? How dark are they? If they are tan, it may be a condition known as tinea versicolor. I would need a picture and a little more of a history. Male or female? Age? Tinea versicolor is relatively easy to treat, although very often it can recur and last for years. It is also mildly contagious, but not serious.

Question 2

can you tell me what these spots on my back are?

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No: Accurate identification will require  in-person medical evaluation.

Question 3

my back has some light spots on my back. whats that?

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Hypo pigmentation: Light skin areas that are circular in nature with slight scaling is most likely a fungal infection like tinea versicolor.  Absence of pigmentation could be a condition like vitiligo.  Rashes are best diagnosed by a physician actually looking at it.

Question 4

brown flat spots on my back what are they i am 19 yrs  and have had this problem for some time now and would like to know what's wrong

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Hard : Hard to tell without a clinical examination so i would see a dermatologist.  Perhaps they are solar lentigos, moles, tinea versicolor?  See a picture and read more about solar lentigos at the link below.  I hope that helps!

Question 5

spots on my back?

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"back spots": "back spots" are quite common in males in their 20's. A family practice or internal medicine doctor can often determine if the spots are benign. For questionable spots (e.g. Malignant melanoma), a dermatologist should be consulted.

Question 6

how can i heal spots on my back. i got bacne!?

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Most of the time: you need prescription medications to clear back acne. You can certainly start wit something like Proactive which is benzoyl peroxide, but if it's not clearing in a couple months make an appointment to see derm.

Question 7

how can i treat spots on my back. i got bacne!?

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Get help: Have a friend help you apply your acne preparations.  Most of us are not flexible enough to reach the entire back unassisted.

Question 8

i have spots on my back and head what could it be the spots on my head give me a headake?

Accepted Answer

I doubt the spots r: cause of your headache, but I would see dermatologist for diagnosis and possible treatment options:)

Question 9

i have had white spots on my back for a few months. recently they have gotten much worse. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Vitiligo : See your dermatologist for evaluation. It could be vitiligo , tinea versicolor or pityriasis alba.

Question 10

what are the raised brown spots on my back?

Accepted Answer

Dermatological eval.: There can be many causes. The only way to get an accurate diagnosis will be a medical evaluation.

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My back has some light spots on my back. whats that?

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Brown flat spots on my back what are they i am 19 yrs and have had this problem for some time now and would like to know what's wrong

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Spots on my back?

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How can i heal spots on my back. i got bacne!?

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How can i treat spots on my back. i got bacne!?

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I have spots on my back and head what could it be the spots on my head give me a headake?

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I have had white spots on my back for a few months. recently they have gotten much worse. what could this be?

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What are the raised brown spots on my back?

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