White spots on chest resembling ringworm?

Answer 1

look up Tinea Versicolor. It is genetic and noncontagious. It is a yeast and is similar to atlete's foot and ringworm (only NOT contagious). There are home remedies such as Tinactin, Lotrimin, hydrocortisone cream, and dandruff shampoos such as Head and Shoulders that you can put on the skin and let soak in overnight or you can get a prescription of oral Nizoral 200mg and take once a day for 5 to 7 days. Sad thing is it is not curable and usually comes back every summer.

Answer 2

Red spots on the chest and back that are spreading are indicative of chickenpox. The spots begin to have blisters that are filled with fluid, and they may be itchy. You need to let the virus run its course and try not to scratch because you might scar. You can take ibuprofen for fever and apply calamine lotion to the spots to relieve the itching.

Answer 3

Pityriasis rosea could be what you're experiencing.

Pityriasis rosea is a common type of skin rash seen in young adults.

Causes, incidence, and risk factorsPityriasis rosea is believed to be caused by a virus. It occurs most often in the fall and spring.

Although pityriasis rosea may occur in more than one person in a household at a time, it is not thought to spread from one person to another.

SymptomsAttacks most often last 4 - 8 weeks. Symptoms may disappear by 3 weeks or last as long as 12 weeks.

The rash starts with a single large patch called a herald patch. After several days, more skin rashes will appear on the chest, back, arms, and legs.

The skin rashes:

• Are often pink or pale red

• Are oval in shape

• May be scaly

• May follow lines in the skin or appear in a "Christmas tree" pattern

• May itch

Signs and testsYour health care provider can usually diagnose pityriasis rosea by the way the rash looks.

Rarely, the following tests are needed:

• A blood test to be sure it is not a form of syphilis, which can cause a similar rash

• A skin biopsy to confirm the diagnosis

TreatmentIf symptoms are mild, you may not need treatment.

Gentle bathing, mild lubricants or creams, or mild hydrocortisone creams may be used to soothe irritation.

Antihistamines taken by mouth may be used to reduce itching. You can buy antihistamines at the store without a prescription.

Moderate sun exposure or ultraviolet (UV) light treatment may help make the rash go away more quickly. However, you must be careful to avoid sunburn.

Expectations (prognosis)Pityriasis rosea usually goes away within 6 - 12 weeks. It doesn't usually come back. Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of pityriasis rosea.

Answer 4

They Could be the sign of freckles ! .Or

God's way of telling you that you're too stupid to live.