Question 1

can i put lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra on my scalp? my gp just told me to buy some for tinea versicolor but i also have fungal scabs on my scalp. can i use this?

Accepted Answer

Tinea versicolor: You can use head and shoulders hair shampoo that may be more effective. In any case it will take 6-8 weeks to heal

Question 2

what is a tinea versicolor?

Accepted Answer

Fungal skin problem: Tinea versicolor if a fungal skin infection, usually on the back, chest, abdomen, and neck. Selsun blue shampoo, containing selenium, can help. A person can put selsun blue on the rash areas, wait 10-15 minutes, and then take his regular shower. If he does this once a day for 3 days, then once a week for 3 weeks, and then once a month, it should work. Skin color takes many months to even out.

Question 3

what is tinea versicolor and how can it be treated?

Accepted Answer

Tinea versicolor: Tinea versicolor is a superficial infection of the skin with a common yeast-like fungus.  It occurs mostly on the trunk.  It is usually treated with either topical antifungals or short-term oral antifungals.  It commonly recurs.

Question 4

what's recommended as a cure for tinea versicolor?

Accepted Answer

Prescription meds: This generally takes a simple prescription strength medication that most primary care docs can provide. I prescribe one in a lotion form.Contact your doc.

Question 5

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 6

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.

Question 7

how can one get rid of tinea versicolor?

Accepted Answer

TINEA VERSICLOR: You are using selsun shampoo for tinea versicolor, and if you are getting married and want it cleared fast you can take a short course of itracanazole200mgm everyday for 7days or ketocanazole 400mgm single dose, or flucanozole400mgm single dose
but check with your doctor if it is ok to take and you will need a prescription for these drugs.

Question 8

simple home remedy for tinea versicolor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Otc anti fungal shampoos help. Use on skin for 2-3 min, rinse. Try for 3 weeks. Otc topical ketoconazole 1% helps too. The best: rx for 2% Ketoconazole Cream three times daily x 3 weeks, selenium sulfide lotion/foam or ciclopirox lotion.

Question 9

ways to get rid of persistent tinea versicolor?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: I usually start my patients with tinea versicolor on a regimen of selenium sulfide lotion 2.5% daily to affected area as well as a one time dose of ketoconazole 400 mg.  Recurrences are common and i advise patients to continue using the selenium sulfide monthly to prevent recurrences after the initial intensive treatment.

Question 10

will eczema medication work on tinea versicolor?

Accepted Answer

No: The fungus of .Versicolor requires treatment  with other meds.

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