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Hi all.

I noticed some patches on my legs some years ago. I stupidly ignored them thinking they were just pigments and caused by a lack of sun and vitamin D.

Last year a couple of large patches appeared on the right hand side of my face, they were the size of £2 coins, and once others stated noticing them i went to the doctors, who said it was PR a fungal infection and perscribed some tablets. They helped tremondiously. 6mths later it returned when I went back to the doctor he suggested Selsun shampoo, which I have since used, i have also used anti-fungal cream and a years later the rash is starting to appear again and looking as unsighly as ever on my face (always the same spot).

Strangeley reading some of your other comments I have never sufferd from dandruff and can't fathom what could be causing PR now in my 40th year....any suggestion as to what to try would be much appreciated. I will be taking up the idea of the head and shoulders shampoo. Thanks

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  • Tracelle
    Tracelle

    Posted

    I'm not sure I can offer any help except to say that:

    PR is NOT fungal.

    PR rarely appears on the face.

    PR sufferers do not (necessarily) have dandruff! Anti dandruff shampoo has helped with the PR rash, it is not a cause or predetermination of getting PR!

    So my best guess would be that [i:04e5a3536a]either [/i:04e5a3536a]you have a fungal infection and [i:04e5a3536a]not [/i:04e5a3536a]PR, which if anti-fungal treatment has helped seems quite likely.. [i:04e5a3536a]or[/i:04e5a3536a] you do have an atypical case of PR and are mistaken in thinking anti-fungal treatment worked.

    Multiple herald patches (presumably?) on your face does not say PR to me. I would seek a second opinion from a dermatologist (your GP will refer you) and try and get to the bottom of this. It just does not seem like PR.

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Thank you for your response.I may well have to get a second opinion, as it does not seem to be getting any better ans infact in the last few days the rash seem to be spreading with dry skin around the infected area.
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I went to my doctor, he said it was versicolor, which IS fungal. gave me the anti dandruff shampoo which didnt work, just burned my skin. a diagnosis by my new doctor said straight away it was pr and that shampoo would not help. i have steroid cream which is working very very slowly but i will need to be referred. your case does not sound like pr to me.
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