Question 1

will rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide help kill tinea versicolor? since they are used to prevent infections of any kind? used and burns were tinea

Accepted Answer

No!: Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection. We see it commonly in florida, where people may share beach towels. Although many fungal creams can be applied, an effective and economical alternative is dandruff shampoo (e.g. Head and shoulders). Skin conditions can have many presentations, so be sure you have the correct diagnosis.

Question 2

how do you know when tinea versicolor is gone?

Accepted Answer

The lesion vanish: However, you're never "cured" because the fungus that causes it is ubiquitous. You can expect to be treated occasionally for years. Nobody knows why one person gets it and another doesn't, but thankfully it's easy to manage.

Question 3

i have severe case of tinea versicolor help please?

Accepted Answer

Antifungals: Tinea versicolor is caused by yeast living on the skin. Typically, it can be treated topically with over the counter medications such as  selenium sulfide, miconazole, clotrimazole.  Severe cases may require the addition of oral antifungal medications, requiring a prescription.

Question 4

i have tinea versicolor. what effective drug should i use?

Accepted Answer

Topical anti fungal : Depending on the extension and location of the disease, you can use from Selenium Sulfide shampoo (like Selsun Blue) or Clotrimazole or terfinabine creams. Also oral antifungals can be taken for recalcitrant cases. You should expect  that the skin discoloration may persist for months after treatment and resolution have occurred.

Question 5

how can i tell tinea versicolor from vitiligo?

Accepted Answer

No scale in vitiligo: Both can whitish but there is no scale in vitiligo. Vitiligo rarely itches.  Tinea versicolor usually occurs in areas of  the trunk or close to the trunk. It occurs primarily in oily areas and more common in summer/ warm and humid months.

Question 6

what is the main reason behind tinea versicolor?

Accepted Answer

See below: Tina versicolor is caused by a fungus of the genus malassezia.  It is a dimorphic fungus that is part of normal skin flora.  Transforming of the fugus from yeast cells to a pathogenic mycelial form is what cause the clinical disease.  Why this happens is not completely understood but is associated with hot, humid weather, increased sweating and the use of topical skin oils.  It is not bad hygiene.

Question 7

how should i treat my laundry to kill tinea versicolor?

Accepted Answer

Treat yourself: You may have tinea versicolor. Apply selsun blue shampoo to skin, leave on for a few minutes, then rinse off in shower. Do this 2-3 times per week for a month to help treat the fungus. The laundry does not carry the fungus.

Question 8

can triancinolone acetonide be used to treat tinea versicolor effectively?

Accepted Answer

Wrong choice: This is the worst thing you can do for tinea versicolor. It will encourage fungal growth long-term and risk damaging your skin in the process. With all the different kinds of stuff that work for tinea versicolor, you can find something that works.

Question 9

how can i get rid of tinea versicolor?

Accepted Answer

Selsun blue shampoo: The active ingredient in selsun blue shampoo can help get rid of this infection.  Use it for washing in the shower and see your doctor for a prescription to combat this problem.

Question 10

can coconut oil treat tinea versicolor?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Tinea versicolor is caused by a pretty tough little fungus that lives on your skin.   Coconut oil has lauric acid in it, and this is thought to help with foot fungus and have other anti-fungal properties.  While there are some reports of it helping, there are many other tree oils that help.  So, if you want to try it it likely wont hurt you, but modern antifungals work very well too.

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