My sun spots

Daisey · 07-12-2004, 10:47 AM

Please help me. I have alot of sun spots on both my legs. They are White spots, it really bothers me because I cant wear shorts.It looks wierd having white spots all over your legs. Is there anything that I can do for that.

Cutting Edge · 07-12-2004, 12:06 PM

Use the search button in the skin care forum. This topic has been discussed ALOT recently.

West Side Tanner · 07-14-2004, 02:38 PM

Selsun shampoo

Daisey · 07-14-2004, 11:22 PM

I tried that awhile ago. I used it for two weeks and had no luck. How long should I use it for? How is the best way to use it? DO I rub it on than rinse it off right away? Please reply, I realy need help on this!

Thanks.

Cutting Edge · 07-15-2004, 03:27 AM

Make sure its "extra strenth" selsun blue & use at least a month--it is a fungus.

Quoted from another post in this exact forum

Posted: 05-22-2004, 7:51pm
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What is tinea versicolor?

Tinea versicolor is a fungus infection that mainly affects the skin of young people. This common condition is unsightly, but it is neither permanent nor serious. Spots can be either light- or reddish- brown or else lighter than the surrounding skin (hence, the name "versicolor"). There may be just a few spots, or there can be so many that they run together (like a shawl) and make it seem that islands of normal skin color are the spots, not the other way around.

What causes tinea versicolor?

The cause of this condition is a yeast called Pityrosporum orbiculare (which also is known as Malassezia furfur). This yeast is lipophilic, which means it likes fat. This explains why the condition is common on areas of the body that have a lot of sebaceous (oil) glands; mainly the chest, back, and shoulders. Sometimes, a few stray spots appear on the arms, legs, or groin. For some reason (fortunately!), the face rarely is affected.

This yeast is actually a normal resident of our skin. Factors like heat, humidity, and sweat help it proliferate in some people, resulting in a visible rash. Tinea versicolor is not contagious. Mostly, the condition appears in warm weather, or, at any rate, becomes noticeable only when we wear more revealing clothes and the sun tans the rest of the skin and highlights the parts affected by fungus.

What other conditions resemble tinea versicolor?

Conditions that look a little like tinea versicolor but are really quite different include:

Pityriasis alba. This is a mild form of eczema seen in young people that produces mild, patchy lightening of the face, shoulders, or torso.
Vitiligo. This condition results in a permanent loss of pigment. Vitiligo is more likely to affect the skin around the eyes and lips, or the knuckles and joints. Spots are porcelain-white and are permanent.
How is tinea versicolor treated?

There are many antifungal agents available to apply to the skin for the treatment of tinea versicolor. Over-the-counter (OTC) remedies include clotrimazole, miconazole, and selenium sulfide shampoo (e.g., Selsum Blue). (There are a large number of OTC products that contain these medications. Check the label carefully.) These solutions are difficult to apply to large areas, however, and this makes it easy to miss spots.

Oral treatment for tinea versicolor is much simpler. A single dose of ketoconazole (brand name: Nizoral) or 5 daily doses of itraconazole (brand name: Sporanox) are two therapies your doctor can recommend.

What happens after the tinea versicolor has been treated?

The rash of tinea versicolor tends to linger even after successful treatment. Perhaps the most common reason for thinking successful treatment has failed is that even when all the fungi are dead, light or white spots persist. It generally takes months for them to blend in with the surrounding skin. The red or brown variety of rash, by contrast, clears up visually right away. It is therefore a good idea to be treated as soon as new spots appear so that the discoloration lasts as short a time as possible.

Recurrence of the rash is all but inevitable, though it won't recur necessarily every year. Fortunately, the incidence of recurrence declines with age.

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[ This Message was edited by: Cutting Edge on 2004-07-15 02:28 ]

Daisey · 07-15-2004, 04:01 AM

Thank you! That helped alot.

Cutting Edge · 07-15-2004, 10:43 AM

They won't just go away, but if you continue to tan they will gradually start tanning again after the fungus is gone. I have a customer that has this on her neck & arms almost all the time.

DAISYTAN · 07-16-2004, 01:57 AM

I HAVE BEEN TANNING FOR YEARS AND HAVE NEVER SUFFERED FROM THIS UNTIL RECENTLY,NEEDLESS TO SAY I FREAKED.MY ADVICE IS AFTER YOU TAN CHECK YOUR SKIN IN THE MIRROR BEFORE YOU GET DRESSED.THAT WAY IF YOU ARE JUST DEVELOPING IT YOU CAN FIX IT QUICKER.THE MORE YOU TAN WITH OUT TAKING CARE OF IT, THE MORE NOTICABLE IT WILL BECOME.STOP TANNING FOR ABOUT A WEEK IF CAUGHT EARLY AND USE BODY WASH SELSON BLUE,THEN GET PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH CLOTRIMAZOLE.MINE WAS BETTER IN A COUPLE OF DAYS,THEN YOU CAN RESUME A NICE EVEN TAN.MY OPINION IS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR SKIN ON A DAILY BASIS SINCE WE ARE DAMAGING OUR SKIN ANYWAYS.MY DERMATOLOGIST TOLD ME YOU CAN CATCH THIS FROM UNCLEAN BEDS.SHE RECOMMENDED THAT YOU TAKE ALCOHOL WITH YOU AND RUB DOWN THE BEDS WITH IT.HOPE THIS HELPS!

COCONUT · 07-16-2004, 11:36 AM

i would kick your A$$ so fast out my salon.....do not touch my beds with anything but your body.... MY BEDS are clean!! Only me or my employees clean MY BEDS. make sure your salon knows your doing this OKAY!!

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perception is ones reality!![ This Message was edited by: coconut on 2004-07-16 10:39 ]

Cutting Edge · 07-17-2004, 03:00 AM

Alcohol isn't going to kill a fungus. THAT IS WHY WE SANITIZE OR BEDS WITH A FUNGICIDAL CLEANER AFTER EACH & EVERY CUSTOMER!! I would also kick some a$$ if someone used alcohol on my acrylics. You can expect to pay for new acrylics after you damage them with your alcohol!
Why do you tan if you THINK it is damaging your skin. If you use a salon professional quality lotion you are putting nutrition back into you skin. Maybe your salon isn't giving you the education you need to keep your skin in good condition with quality lotions while tanning...and not necessary to disinfect your own bed because the salon should be using a professional TANNING BED CLEANER/DISINFECTANT.

Ask your salon for the bottle of disinfectant & do it yourself if you don't trust them cleaning it. Or better yet, find a salon you do trust!

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07-12-2004, 10:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Daisey Join Date: Jul 11 2004 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Please help me. I have alot of sun spots on both my legs. They are White spots, it really bothers me because I cant wear shorts.It looks wierd having white spots all over your legs. Is there anything that I can do for that.

07-12-2004, 12:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cutting Edge Join Date: Nov 28 2003 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 6	Use the search button in the skin care forum. This topic has been discussed ALOT recently.

07-14-2004, 02:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
West Side Tanner Join Date: Dec 27 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 2,548 Rep Power: 5	Selsun shampoo

07-14-2004, 11:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Daisey Join Date: Jul 11 2004 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	I tried that awhile ago. I used it for two weeks and had no luck. How long should I use it for? How is the best way to use it? DO I rub it on than rinse it off right away? Please reply, I realy need help on this! Thanks.

07-15-2004, 03:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cutting Edge Join Date: Nov 28 2003 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 6	Make sure its "extra strenth" selsun blue & use at least a month--it is a fungus. Quoted from another post in this exact forum Posted: 05-22-2004, 7:51pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is tinea versicolor? Tinea versicolor is a fungus infection that mainly affects the skin of young people. This common condition is unsightly, but it is neither permanent nor serious. Spots can be either light- or reddish- brown or else lighter than the surrounding skin (hence, the name "versicolor"). There may be just a few spots, or there can be so many that they run together (like a shawl) and make it seem that islands of normal skin color are the spots, not the other way around. What causes tinea versicolor? The cause of this condition is a yeast called Pityrosporum orbiculare (which also is known as Malassezia furfur). This yeast is lipophilic, which means it likes fat. This explains why the condition is common on areas of the body that have a lot of sebaceous (oil) glands; mainly the chest, back, and shoulders. Sometimes, a few stray spots appear on the arms, legs, or groin. For some reason (fortunately!), the face rarely is affected. This yeast is actually a normal resident of our skin. Factors like heat, humidity, and sweat help it proliferate in some people, resulting in a visible rash. Tinea versicolor is not contagious. Mostly, the condition appears in warm weather, or, at any rate, becomes noticeable only when we wear more revealing clothes and the sun tans the rest of the skin and highlights the parts affected by fungus. What other conditions resemble tinea versicolor? Conditions that look a little like tinea versicolor but are really quite different include: Pityriasis alba. This is a mild form of eczema seen in young people that produces mild, patchy lightening of the face, shoulders, or torso. Vitiligo. This condition results in a permanent loss of pigment. Vitiligo is more likely to affect the skin around the eyes and lips, or the knuckles and joints. Spots are porcelain-white and are permanent. How is tinea versicolor treated? There are many antifungal agents available to apply to the skin for the treatment of tinea versicolor. Over-the-counter (OTC) remedies include clotrimazole, miconazole, and selenium sulfide shampoo (e.g., Selsum Blue). (There are a large number of OTC products that contain these medications. Check the label carefully.) These solutions are difficult to apply to large areas, however, and this makes it easy to miss spots. Oral treatment for tinea versicolor is much simpler. A single dose of ketoconazole (brand name: Nizoral) or 5 daily doses of itraconazole (brand name: Sporanox) are two therapies your doctor can recommend. What happens after the tinea versicolor has been treated? The rash of tinea versicolor tends to linger even after successful treatment. Perhaps the most common reason for thinking successful treatment has failed is that even when all the fungi are dead, light or white spots persist. It generally takes months for them to blend in with the surrounding skin. The red or brown variety of rash, by contrast, clears up visually right away. It is therefore a good idea to be treated as soon as new spots appear so that the discoloration lasts as short a time as possible. Recurrence of the rash is all but inevitable, though it won't recur necessarily every year. Fortunately, the incidence of recurrence declines with age. _________________ [ This Message was edited by: Cutting Edge on 2004-07-15 02:28 ]

07-15-2004, 04:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Daisey Join Date: Jul 11 2004 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Thank you! That helped alot.

07-15-2004, 10:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cutting Edge Join Date: Nov 28 2003 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 6	They won't just go away, but if you continue to tan they will gradually start tanning again after the fungus is gone. I have a customer that has this on her neck & arms almost all the time.

07-16-2004, 01:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
DAISYTAN Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Jul 4 2004 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	I HAVE BEEN TANNING FOR YEARS AND HAVE NEVER SUFFERED FROM THIS UNTIL RECENTLY,NEEDLESS TO SAY I FREAKED.MY ADVICE IS AFTER YOU TAN CHECK YOUR SKIN IN THE MIRROR BEFORE YOU GET DRESSED.THAT WAY IF YOU ARE JUST DEVELOPING IT YOU CAN FIX IT QUICKER.THE MORE YOU TAN WITH OUT TAKING CARE OF IT, THE MORE NOTICABLE IT WILL BECOME.STOP TANNING FOR ABOUT A WEEK IF CAUGHT EARLY AND USE BODY WASH SELSON BLUE,THEN GET PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH CLOTRIMAZOLE.MINE WAS BETTER IN A COUPLE OF DAYS,THEN YOU CAN RESUME A NICE EVEN TAN.MY OPINION IS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR SKIN ON A DAILY BASIS SINCE WE ARE DAMAGING OUR SKIN ANYWAYS.MY DERMATOLOGIST TOLD ME YOU CAN CATCH THIS FROM UNCLEAN BEDS.SHE RECOMMENDED THAT YOU TAKE ALCOHOL WITH YOU AND RUB DOWN THE BEDS WITH IT.HOPE THIS HELPS!

07-16-2004, 11:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 6,224 Rep Power: 18	i would kick your A$$ so fast out my salon.....do not touch my beds with anything but your body.... MY BEDS are clean!! Only me or my employees clean MY BEDS. make sure your salon knows your doing this OKAY!! _________________ perception is ones reality!![ This Message was edited by: coconut on 2004-07-16 10:39 ]

07-17-2004, 03:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cutting Edge Join Date: Nov 28 2003 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 6	Alcohol isn't going to kill a fungus. THAT IS WHY WE SANITIZE OR BEDS WITH A FUNGICIDAL CLEANER AFTER EACH & EVERY CUSTOMER!! I would also kick some a$$ if someone used alcohol on my acrylics. You can expect to pay for new acrylics after you damage them with your alcohol! Why do you tan if you THINK it is damaging your skin. If you use a salon professional quality lotion you are putting nutrition back into you skin. Maybe your salon isn't giving you the education you need to keep your skin in good condition with quality lotions while tanning...and not necessary to disinfect your own bed because the salon should be using a professional TANNING BED CLEANER/DISINFECTANT. Ask your salon for the bottle of disinfectant & do it yourself if you don't trust them cleaning it. Or better yet, find a salon you do trust!

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