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I've several light-brown patches (lighter than my usual skin marks) on my lower abdomen and groin, up to a few cms in diameter and quite dry,but flat.
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Tinea Versicolor: You may have a condition called Tinea Versicolor. Tinea versicolor also called pityriasis versicolor, is a common fungal infection of the skin. The fungus interferes with the normal pigmentation of the skin, resulting in small, discolored patches.
Answered 8/4/2014
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