My back is itchy; do I have an infection?
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Question:
I have this one spot on my back that is really itchy. I just noticed that there are actually white spots there, and I only noticed this because I’m tan everywhere else. Is this some type of fungal infection? How is it treated?
Answer:
This infection, known as tinea versicolor in is incredibly common. The organism, common in all humans, grows to a greater degree in some than in others. It becomes more noticeable in the summer time because infected skin does not tan well. It is easy treated with a variety of topical antifungal/ant yeast creams and some pills. A good preventative action is to undertake monthly shampoos with topical selenium.