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What causes this ?
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What is this on the skin?
What causes this ?
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THIS IS NOT ECZEMA!!
It is a Skin condition called PITYRIASIS VERSICOLOR or TINEA VERSICOLOR
It is caused by a Fungi called MALASSEZIA FURFUR which lives normally on the skin & doesn't cause infection
When situation that affect skin humidity or warmth happens it cause disease
It is a Skin condition called PITYRIASIS VERSICOLOR or TINEA VERSICOLOR
It is caused by a Fungi called MALASSEZIA FURFUR which lives normally on the skin & doesn't cause infection
When situation that affect skin humidity or warmth happens it cause disease
The Fungi M. furfur produces a chemical called Azelaic Acid ,which has some sort of whitening effect on the skin
It does this by blocking an enzyme (TYROSINASE) which is involved in production of Melanin (Remember Melanin gives Skin it's dark colour)
This causes the lightening
It does this by blocking an enzyme (TYROSINASE) which is involved in production of Melanin (Remember Melanin gives Skin it's dark colour)
This causes the lightening
Some Myths about PITYRIASIS VERSICOLOR
- it does not mean the person is dirty
- you cannot get it by hugging someone
- it is transmitted by sharing clothes or underwear ( you should not share any of those by the way)
- it is not spread by Sex
-it can affect anyone
- it does not mean the person is dirty
- you cannot get it by hugging someone
- it is transmitted by sharing clothes or underwear ( you should not share any of those by the way)
- it is not spread by Sex
-it can affect anyone
Inasmuch as a lot of skin conditions can look like this
If you notice this light patches which can occur on the face, trunk, anywhere in the body
You should see a Doctor who will treat you appropriately. No need to worry it is not a SKIN CANCER
If you notice this light patches which can occur on the face, trunk, anywhere in the body
You should see a Doctor who will treat you appropriately. No need to worry it is not a SKIN CANCER
As wrongly thought it isn't ECZEMA
ECZEMA is different.( Another thread on this will drop soon... Anticipate)
Eczema looks like this...see below
Pic from Google images
(it is caused by a reaction called inflammation of the skin which can be caused by a lot of things)
ECZEMA is different.( Another thread on this will drop soon... Anticipate)
Eczema looks like this...see below
Pic from Google images
(it is caused by a reaction called inflammation of the skin which can be caused by a lot of things)
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