PJFNME

Hello everyone!! I have been tanning for many years now but last week something happened that has never happened before. After tanning, I noticed 3 small-ish white splotches on my chest area. I thought it was a little strange but, figured I might have just been lying the wrong way in the bed so I dismissed it. After tanning again yesterday though, I have started to think otherwise :O .

I saw a post about Tinea Versicolor on this site and read up on the condition...it does sound like what I have but, I have some questions that I hope someone may help me with.

First of all --- I have been deeply tan now for over a month. I am now just tanning for maintenance. Is it feasible that this condition would just "appear" like this so quickly?? The area that now has several white splotches was smooth and brown just over a week ago. Also....several sites say that T.V. causes a "scale" condition to the skin..however, my skin is smooth and does not appear abnormal at all other than the fact that it is white when the surrounding skin is brown.

Help me..is this Tinea???? If so......what is the very best treatment that I can do?? I have read about yeast infection treatments rubbed topically on the skin (miconazole, etc)...also about Selsun Blue used as a soap. How long would I have to continue this regimine to get this condition to go away?

I really don't want to go to the doctor and hear about how awful tanning is for your skin..but, if I really NEED to go I will. I am hoping that you guys can help me out instead!

Thanks in advance.