### instruction:
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description.

### input:
hi, am suffering from tinea on my upper arm, forearm and on groin area.  the skin has darkened considerably..pl give me advice about natural treatment and how to get my normal skin color back..there is no oozing, itching or pain and hence went unnoticed for a long time..many thanks

### output:

**1. Since case is diagnosed which means you are under regular supervision and management.2. For widespread fungal infections one need to take oral antifungal treatments. [clotrimazole, fluconazole, terbinafine]3. Stay away from the sun during peak hours [11 AM to 4 PM] or ensure a good sunscreen applied on the area to limit damages.4. Potato acts as a very good bleaching agent, this would lighten the marks. Make a mixture of tomato juice and lemon juice, apply this mixture daily with a cotton ball. It lightens the skin tone and marks. Keep your body clean and Chat Doctor.  Do not share clothing, sports equipment, towels, combs or other personal items [as it is highly contagious]. Use fresh sheets and wear light, loose-fitting clothing. If you suspect that your pet may have fungal infection, avoid touching them and bring them to see a veterinarian immediately. Garlic, apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil, colloidial silver, powdered licorice root are effective natural antifungal treatment but if the symptoms persist or worsen after more than two weeks of home remedy treatment, it is strongly advised that you see a doctor.PS. take a proper guidance and follow up with a good dermatologist, get your vitamin B12 level checked, as its deficiency can cause darkening of skin. . To get proper result, you are suggested to use any cream for 3 to 4 months. You may ask for prescription 