Question 1

what causes skin discoloration?

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Sun and Hormones: Skin damage due to sun exposure is one of the main causes of skin discoloration. Also, hormones, like estrogen can cause darkening of the skin, known as melasma. Also, there are some fungal infections that can cause skin discoloration as well.

Question 2

what can cause skin discoloration?

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Skin discoloration: Skin discoloration.  Many causes. Some common and many rare. Sun (uva) causes dna damage which stimulates pigment formation. Hormones(estrogen ) can stimulate pigmentation. Fungus. (tinea versicolor)  metabolizes oleic acid to form Azelaic Acid which is toxic to melanocytes. Also, whenever the skin gets irritated or inflammed it will heal lighter than normal or darker than normal.

Question 3

what could cause skin discoloration all over my back?

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Tinea Versicolor: Tinea versicolor is a common yeast infection of the skin that often affects adolescents and young adults. The term versicolor refers to the fact that it causes the affected skin to change color and become either lighter or darker than surrounding skin. Treatment can be with prescription Nizoral (ketoconazole) tablets although the condition will return as there is no cure.

Question 4

what causes dark  skin discoloration under the breast. no itching peeling or pain   hey is slowly spread to cover the entire under breasts.

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Any inflammation...: ...Of teh skin (and this is common in skin folds) can cause hyperpigmentation as a consequence.

Question 5

what causes yellow discoloration of the skin?

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Yellow skin: This is most likely jaundice due to liver toxicity (hepatitis or cirrhosis) due to increase bilirubin in the blood since the damaged liver cells cannot break it down.
Other causes of jaundice can be liver or pancreatic cancer or hemolytic anemia or gallstones, or in newborn.

Question 6

what causes black discoloration on the skin of ones gums?

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Melanin: Can also be an amalgam tattoo.

Question 7

does cortisone cream cause discoloration of the skin ?

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Yes: Prolonged use of corticosteroid creams or ointments can cause discoloration and thinning of the skin.

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

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 10

what causes discoloration patches on my cheeks? they are lighter than my normal skin tone and quite distinguishable.

Accepted Answer

Pityriasis alba: Pityriasis alba is characterized by round or oval finely scaling patches of hypopigmentation, usually on the cheeks. The lesions are sharply demarcated and occasionally pruritic and are found primarily in children and adolescents the condition may recur, but spontaneous clearing is the usual prognosis. Treatment includes lubricating creams and topical corticosteroids.

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