I've been dealing with some white patches on my face after using Dremz Hydroquinone cream and that Glowriance face wash with glycolic acid for my melasma. My doctor says it's this Tinea Versicolor infection. How long do you think it'll take for these patches to fade away? Also, are there any quick treatments like laser or dermabrasion that might help get rid of them faster?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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as it is a fungal infection it would resolve soon,follow your doctors advice and have patience

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Answered 04/07/2025

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