Hyperpigmentation from tinea versicolor

by Cassie
(TN, USA)

I am a light skinned (pale) black female. I was diagnosed with a skin disease call tinea versicolor that causes white or darks spots on my body. I have dark spots on my stomach, sides, inner thigh and legs, and also on my lower back. I have tried all types of skin lightening products that seem to only make my skin irritated. I am desperate!!! I've been to several dermatologists and each one said some different and gave different medications. Can you please recommend some for my skin.. I also have very dry skin! I can send you pictures if that would help.. My inner thighs are more darker than the rest of my body. Also was wondering what's a good eye cream for puffy dark circles?

Answer:

Hi Cassie, please do not take my suggestion as a medical advice. Tinea versicolor is a fungal-caused skin disorder and should be treated with the guidance of a doctor. Prescription or over the counter treatments can treat the disorder, and your natural skin color may take months to get back to its original color, but it always does. That's why I have yet to see a recommendation to use skin lighteners to treat the dark spots or hyperpigmentation caused by tinea versicolor.

Simply ask your doctor if it's safe to use skin lightening products to help erase the uneven dark spots. Then get back to me by clicking the "Comments" link below so we could talk about it further ok?

Take care,
Maria