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Question: My skin bleaches my clothing

follysurffisher - Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:46 am

I am a 25 year old male with only benign skin cancer in my family specifically in my father. All of my clothing gets bleached after only a couple of wears anywhere my skin comes in contact with it. No one I know, not even my father, has this issue. It looks just like bleach spots. My wife does not have the same problem so I know it's not my detergent or body soap. My sheets are also bleached anywhere my skin comes in contact, so it's not a particular part of my body. The only skin problem I have is Psoriasis which is only severe on my scalp and I have very little elsewhere. I use clobex shampoo and Olux foam but this started long before I started using these. The bleaching itself started around 18 years old. Does anyone know what is wrong with me. I am tired of buying new clothes.

Theresa Jones, RN - Mon Jan 01, 2007 2:18 pm

Hi follysurffisher, Have you had an evaluation by a Dermatologist to rule out a condition, for example, Vitiligo? If you have not had an evaluation I would encourage you to do so. Sincerely, Theresa Jones, RN

follysurffisher - Mon Jan 01, 2007 10:31 pm

I looked up vitiligo and you may be mistaken. The bleach spots are not on my skin, they are on my clothing. Only where my skin comes in contact though. I have only spoken about it with my general physician and he wasn't much help. Thanks for the reply though. Any other suggestions are welcome.

Dr. Chan Lowe - Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:46 pm

Your symptoms are quite interesting. I've never heard of this particular problem before. I would suggest evaluation by a dermatologist. They may be the best at figuring out what is going on, as their the skin experts. I'll do some research also. If I find anything I'll update you. Keep us posted.

follysurffisher - Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:35 am

I appreciate your help with my problem. I will definitely go to my dermatologist at some point. I kind of got fed up when some of my work shirts that aren't cheap started fading. For instance, I have a light blue dress shirt that faded to white around my collar where my shirt is tight around my neck from wearing a tie. Many of my t-shirts are fading around my stomach where my shirts rest. (I know it sounds like I'm fat but I'm not) I've done a lot of research online and have reached dead ends everywhere. This is weird, I know. Thanks again!

Theresa Jones, RN - Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:59 am

Hi follysurffisher, My apologies for initially misunderstanding and that the bleach spots are on your clothing and not your skin. An update would be very appreciated after your visit to the Dermatologist. Best wishes. Sincerely, Theresa Jones, RN

follysurffisher - Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:12 pm

No problem. I will be sure to update you when the dermatologist helps me. If you do hear anything about my problem let me know. Best wishes to you as well.

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