Question 1

i got tinea versicolor on my skin, i think it may came because of the dun throw the summer. please can you give me a name of any medicine i should get?

Accepted Answer

Topical meds: Having trouble interpreting the autocorrect, but treatment is generally the same. Topical antifungal medications (eg clotrimazole, terbinafine, etc), topical selenium sulfide, and topical zinc pyrithione are well-tolerated first-line therapies for tinea versicolor

Question 2

experiencing skin discoloration around face area. appears white in color and similar to the characteristics of tinea versicolor. these patches are spreading. ?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor : Unfortunately without the benefit of clinical examination it’s not possible to confirm your diagnosis and advise on treatment. You need to see a doctor or dermatologist to evaluate your symptoms and recommend appropriate treatment please

Question 3

oh no! i have tinea versicolor. when would be the best time to put tinactin (tolnaftate) on my skin?

Accepted Answer

Tinea versicolor/tin: If you are using tinactin, (tolnaftate) use it twice a day, after bath in morning and before goig to bed.

Question 4

tinea versicolor can this kill you? i use head and shoulders on the spots no insurance will this disease kill me without medical cate

Accepted Answer

Not fatal: Tinea versicolor is not fatal.  Anti-dandruff shampoos will work occasionally, but anti-fungal creams are more effective.  Here are some to try;
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tinea-versicolor/basics/lifestyle-home-remedies/con-20024674
Good luck.

Question 5

i've had this odor emmiting from head & face and recently been told i have tinea versicolor. it feeds off oils and dead skin cells.can it be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Can be: It can be part of it. Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This way you can get the best treatment.

Question 6

tinea versicolor: i googled for the white spots on my skin and they look exactly like tinea versicolor. how can i kill it?

Accepted Answer

Selsun blue: You may try selsun blue shampoo.  Lather every day in the shower for 5 minutes then rinse off.  This is your soap, do not use any other soap.  If this doesn't work then you may need to see your dermatologist for a stronger shampoo or an oral pill.

Question 7

looking for any suggestions on immediate relief options for extreme itchy skin due to tinea versicolor. the itch ends up hurting so badly

Accepted Answer

Doubt the diagnosis: Tunes versicolor shouldn't be that pruritic. Might you have dermatitis herpetiformis?

Question 8

my baby was diagnosed having some type of tinea versicolor, given kind of clotrimazole, does my babys skin will back to normal color with this medicine, ?

Accepted Answer

Tinea Versicolor: Tinea versicolor is a common infection of healthy people caused by a fungus that is commonly found on normal human skin.
There seems to be a genetic predisposition to develop tinea versicolor, the nature of which is poorly understood. This skin condition can be controlled but rarely cured.

Question 9

have to have hiv to have a fungal skin infection such as tinea versicolor?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely NOT !!!: These are extremely common problems in the general population and one need not be immunosuppressed in any form.

Question 10

tinea versicolor (fungal skin infection) risk of recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This condition tends to recur. Best way to minimize recurrence is after infection is adequately treated, use over the counter anti-dandruff shampoo a few times a week as a "body soap" on the area affected by infection. This will help keep the causative yeast under better control.

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I got tinea versicolor on my skin, i think it may came because of the dun throw the summer. please can you give me a name of any medicine i should get?

A member asked:

Experiencing skin discoloration around face area. appears white in color and similar to the characteristics of tinea versicolor. these patches are spreading. ?

A member asked:

Oh no! i have tinea versicolor. when would be the best time to put tinactin (tolnaftate) on my skin?

A member asked:

Tinea versicolor can this kill you? i use head and shoulders on the spots no insurance will this disease kill me without medical cate

A member asked:

I've had this odor emmiting from head & face and recently been told i have tinea versicolor. it feeds off oils and dead skin cells.can it be the cause?

A member asked:

Tinea versicolor: i googled for the white spots on my skin and they look exactly like tinea versicolor. how can i kill it?

A member asked:

Looking for any suggestions on immediate relief options for extreme itchy skin due to tinea versicolor. the itch ends up hurting so badly

A member asked:

My baby was diagnosed having some type of tinea versicolor, given kind of clotrimazole, does my babys skin will back to normal color with this medicine, ?

A member asked:

Have to have hiv to have a fungal skin infection such as tinea versicolor?

A member asked:

Tinea versicolor (fungal skin infection) risk of recurrence?

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