Vitiligo vs. tinea versicolor?
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Vitiligo is more likely to affect the skin around the eyes and lips, or the knuckles and joints. Spots are porcelain-white and are permanent. \ntinea versicolor  is a fungus infection that mainly affects the skin of young people. This common condition is unsightly, but it is neither permanent nor serious. Spots can be either light- or reddish- brown or else lighter than the surrounding skin (hence, the name "versicolor"). There may be just a few spots, or there can be so many that they run together (like a shawl) and make it seem that islands of normal skin color are the spots, not the other way around. There are many antifungal agents available to apply to the skin for the treatment of tinea versicolor. Over-the-counter (OTC) remedies include clotrimazole, miconazole, and selenium sulfide shampoo (e.g., Selsum Blue).
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It could be dermatitis (skin infection) reaction to tinea corporis. If you touch someone with tinea corporis, then you could get that. It doesn't have to be shaped like a ring. \nThis website has pictures you could look at and compare. \nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000877.htm\n\nGo to your doctor. \n\nTinea infections are contagious and can be passed by direct contact with affected individuals or by contact with contaminated items such as combs, clothing, shower, or pool surfaces.\nSymptoms  of the tinea corporis:\n    * Itching of the affected area\n    * Skin lesion, rash\n        o On the arms, legs, face, trunk (usually exposed body areas)\n          o Ring shaped\n          o Reddened patch (abnormally dark or light skin)\n          o Borders advance and spread and the center clears\n          o Borders appear scaly, distinct\n\nThe diagnosis is primarily based on the appearance of the skin. If tests are used, they may include the following:\n    * A KOH (potassium hydroxide) test, in which skin scrapings are dissolved in KOH and then examined under a microscope. This test is painless and easy, and the results are available immediately.\n    * A skin lesion biopsy with microscopic examination or culture to look for dermatophytes.
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Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes in the skin - tissues that line the inside of the mouth, nose, the genital areas, the rectal areas (mucous membranes) and the retina of the eyes - are destroyed as a result of which white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body. \n\nThe term Vitiligo is probably derived from the latin word Vitilus - meaning calf and was first used by roman physician Celsus of 1st century AD,The characteristics white patches of disease resembled the white patches of a spotted calf in India. Leukoderma is a generic name for relatively or absolutely lightened in colour.\n\nNoble Vitiligo clinic was established in 1997 in Bangalore-India and was the first clinic to start treating Vitiligo patients with melanocyte transplantation. Over a period of 7 years, over 1,000 patients have taken advantage of this new technique to gain excellent cosmetic resuts, with a success rate of 80%.
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Click on this website, it has a lot of information, about vitiligo..Good Luck..\nhttp://www.skinsite.com/info_vitiligo.htm
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HMM..  I would make sure that the DR diagnosis of Tinea was accurate.\n\nOne of the best ways to cure any fungal infection is to think where does a mushroom ever grow.   Desert (dry and sunshine)\n\nSometimes a short burst from tanning beds can cure since the UV will kill the fungus.  It will require a couple weeks, along with other dermatits medications.  Take your time and remember that it takes a bit of time and keep treating for 5-7 days after you don't see any more infected areas.
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There is no oil, herb, vitamin or moisturizer that has any proven beneficial result for Vitiligo. The closest natural "remedy" is celery as it contains psoralens that increase the skin's natural reaction to sunlight.
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depends on the infection;\nfor example- if you have a fungal infection that causes the nail to turn yellow or green and seperate from the nail bed, then there is an over-the-counter product called "Vite 20" you can buy it in some nail salons. use it twice daily as directed on the bottle for 4 to 6 weeks and you will be fine. otherwise, a prescription anti fungla med is good but they can be hard on your liver so talk with your doctor first.
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Vitiligo is difficult to treat. The goal of treating vitiligo is to restore the function of the skin and to improve the patient's appearance. Therapy for vitiligo takes a long time--it usually must be continued for 6 to 18 months. The choice of therapy depends on the number of white patches and how widespread they are and on the patient's preference for treatment. Each patient responds differently to therapy, and a particular treatment may not work for everyone. Current treatment options for vitiligo include medical, surgical, and adjunctive therapies (therapies that can be used along with surgical or medical treatments).\nPlease see the webpages for more details on Vitiligo.
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i think u should go to a doctor...i have also very small white spots..and according to doctor i have vitiligo...but its not bothering me because its on my legs and very small..but in my opinion don't use anything from the advice or recommendations on net because u can't show your white patches here and there r lots of other things which cause this depend on size colour and different other things so just go to doctor and use whichever he/she recommend for you.\n\nthanks
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PSS....IMPORTANT....IF YOU HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE..IT WOULD BE CHEAPER!  IF YOU HAVE A DOLLAR STORE OR KAISER PHARMACY...GET IT THERE. STUFF IS EXPENSIVE.......NEW INFO I suffered from this as well. It's either gardnerella or a yeast infection. Both are very similar in many ways. See a doctor, go to a free clinic whatever. If you have an active sex life, your partner can be treated as well! If they are not treated, they will just give it right back to you!  Also, after 4-5yrs of this crap, I found that using DOVE WHITE(unscented,no dyes). And, I have had to cut out baths! Good luck!!!!
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Go to a dermatologist.
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I have vitilago since I was 7 I am now 41. So no it's not deadly. But it is often a symptom of an autoimmune disorder such as lupus etc. I would not worry to much about it and have your father discuss w/ his doctor the cause and request blood test to rule out any underlying problem.
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hello, I also want the smoothbeam, and V-beam. I was wondering the same thing. What dermatologist are you going to? Where are you located? I've seen before and after pictures and I was amazed.
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He does have the skin disease vittiligo.  All of the medications he took did not work on him. I think he just used something to progress the fading of pigmentation so that he wouldn't look like a brown and white freak...I don't think he knew what he was getting himself into.
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MJ is correct, the first one is paronychia.  \n\nI'm not sure about the second one either.
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Forget all of that -- try 100% organic tea tree oil, twice a day (after washing/showering and drying feet). Just dab it on with a cotton wool bud (not too much) and the verrucas will go. Completely. With no pain or tingling. The tea tree oil also helps stop reinfection and minimises the risk of you infecting others.
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I'm not sure there is anything for you.   The 2 hardest things in dermatology are getting dark skin lighter and getting light skin darker.   Visit a dermatologist and talk about your options, they may set you up with a treatment called P U V A  which is uva light treatments that are used for people with vitiligo (michael jackson disease)  Good luck