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How can i get rid of tinea versicolor spots on my back?

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Tinea versicolor: You can try head and shoulders shampoo applied as a lotion every other day for 2 weeks. If this does not work, your doctor can prescribe pills which are very effective in this fungal infection.

Answered 7/8/2012

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How do we treat tinea versicolor at home? I dont get to see my dermatologist until late July. Ive had tinea spots for months. What do I do? I saw something about nizoral shampoo. Do we moisturize after use? And can we use regular skin wash after?

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I have white spots on my face and groin area right after there was a rash do I have tinea vescolor and how can I get rid of the spots and rash?

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I have tinea versicolor on my body and it's bothering me I want to know how can I get rid of it , what can I use?

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Im using noble soap 2% piryritione zinc everyday when showering, can this help to get rid of tinea versicolor and prevent reccurance ?

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A member asked:

If I use Nizoral (ketoconazole) 2% shampoo everyday as a body wash is this good to treat tinea versicolor and prevent it from comming back ?

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