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Does this look like sun damage?

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Happylazycatdays · 26/04/2025 12:46

And I just need to moisturise more?

I have felt a patch of papery skin on the back of my shoulder blade for a couple of months and had a look today and the skin looks blotchy and patchy on my back.

Would you get this checked out? I don’t want to waste anyone’s time.

Does this look like sun damage?
Does this look like sun damage?
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GroupDiscountOnTheBusToHell · 26/04/2025 13:13

It looks like Tinea versicolor to me. If you wash with a ketoconazoke 2% shampoo (Nizorel or boots own) lather it on, leave for 5 mins then rinse, it should go. It takes 2-4 weeks to clear.

but obviously see a GP if worried.

Happylazycatdays · 26/04/2025 19:05

I have just looked that up thank you and it does seem a likely fit. Will have a go at treating.

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