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What is the healing process of tinea versicolor using selsun blue?

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Dr. Robert Bader answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Tinea versicolor: Tinea versicolor is caused by a yeast. Treatments are aimed at killing the yeast, which occurs in as little as 1-2 weeks. Unfortunately, if there is skin discoloration, which is often the case, it may take several months for the skin to return to its normal color.

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Answered 6/24/2018

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