Patient's question:
Five months after giving birth, I've noticed these things on my chest in the past ten days. They don't hurt, itch, or cause any sensation. I don't know what's going on? Is there a doctor who knows what this is? What topical medications can be used during breastfeeding to completely remove them? Thank you?Doctor's answer:
Based on your symptom description and the image, this is considered to be tinea versicolor, a fungal infection also known as pityriasis, which is related to oily and sweaty skin. After giving birth, you may sweat more, and the excretion of additional oils also increases. This fungus dislikes excessive oil. It is recommended to test applying bifonazole gel or terbinafine ketoconazole ointment externally for more than 4 weeks, and pay attention to cleaning and drying immediately after sweating.