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I have small white circles on my back, mostly on the back of the shoulders. i'm wondering what i can do to get rid of them?

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Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Rash: tough to determine from your description alone but hypo pigmented spots on upper torso make me think of a common fungal infection called tinea versicolor. See a doctor to confirm.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 1/3/2016

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A member asked:

I have small white circles on my back, mostly on the back of the shoulders. i'm wondering what i can do to get rid of them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Dr Feola agreed

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