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I got a white patch on my skin yesterday and idk the cause.today i tried rubbing it so see if it was dry skin and it left a red swollen patch of raw skin.what may be the cause for this.and will it leave a scar?if yes how to make it disappear?
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No, it won't make scar but you need to watch if more patches develop and the skin disease needs to be identified for effective treatment. Pityriasis versicolor is a common yeast infection of the skin at your age. You can read more info from this link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dermatitis-eczema/expert-answers/white-patch-on-skin/faq-20058027
Answered 12/15/2022
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