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What are these white spots on my skin? i am brown skinned. they don't look like vitaligo. are on my arms as white spots & my chest as silvery patches.

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Dr. Morris Westfried answered

Tinea, psoriasis: It could be psoriasis or a condition call ED tinea versicolor. There a number of other possibilities and it needs to be seen by a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 1/12/2015

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Specializes in Urology

Psoriasis?: White and silvery patches especially on the elbows and knees is likely psoriasis. See your primary provider for treatment options.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 1/21/2014

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A member asked:

What are these white spots on my skin? i am brown skinned. they don't look like vitaligo. are on my arms as white spots & my chest as silvery patches.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Morris Westfried answered

Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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