A member asked:

Was out in the sun today and noticed a small splotchy spot on my thigh, took a showr and its on my shin and other leg now too. it's splotchy and red?

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Dr. Albert D'Angelantonio answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery - Foot & Ankle

Tinea Versicolor: These are commonly known as sunspots. However they are not created by the sun they are created by fungus tinea versicolor in which they can be white with no pigmentation to a pinkish red coloration circular in nature and they can conglomerate. Seek the advice of your dermatologist as there are shampoos and oral medications to combat this condition.

Answered 4/20/2013

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