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I've had a circular patch on my back for a few months. it's always been itchy and over time has gotten worse. it's a bit scaley and has turned colors ?
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Tinea versicolor: This sounds like a fungal growth called tinea versicolor. See your derm doc and get a correct opinion. do not try to treat yourself . This is not sounding too serious. Best wishes.
Answered 4/21/2015
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