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Woman Gets Spot on Finger, Shock Over What Happens Under UV Light

Woman Gets Spot on Finger, Shock Over What Happens Under UV Light

Summary

A viral post on Reddit shows a photo of a woman's skin glowing green under ultraviolet (UV) light, drawing many comments and theories about the cause. Although the glow is not visible in regular light, attempts to wash it off have failed, leading to suggestions that it might be linked to a skin condition.

Key Facts

  • A Reddit user shared an image of their fiancée's skin glowing green under UV light.
  • The post has received over 53,000 upvotes and 4,400 comments.
  • The glowing spot is not visible in normal light and is not itchy or discolored.
  • Attempts using soap, isopropyl alcohol, and vinegar have not removed or faded the spot.
  • One commenter suggested the cause might be "tinea versicolor," a common yeast-related skin condition.
  • Tinea versicolor causes lighter or darker skin patches and can glow under UV light.
  • Vitiligo, another skin condition causing white patches, was also suggested as a possible cause.

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