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Conditions›Skin conditions›Skin infection›Fungal skin infection›Pityriasis versicolor

Pityriasis versicolor

Is a rash on the trunk and proximal extremities. It is very difficult to get rid of. You need to see a physician for a prescription of topical antifungal meds and may possible need to take medicine by mouth. You could try tea tree oil or selenium sulfide otc.
Dr. Christopher Nicora
Dr. Christopher Nicorareviewed this
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Is a type of:Fungal skin infection
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Body locations

Skin

Symptoms

Rash
Rash on chest
Rash on back
Red scaling rash
Brown red skin rash

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Pityriasis versicolor
Anti fungal drug

Other treatments

Light therapy

Tests

Aerobic and anaerobic culture
KOH prep
Culture

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Hello, is there a medical procedure or any fastest way to get rid of pityriasis versicolor? Pls. Im so devastated for 2years because its in my face
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I'm applying selsun blue 1% ss & clotrimazole 1% how long till the pityriasis versicolor desapears ?!
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Can brown red skin rash be a symptom of pityriasis versicolor?
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I have pityriasis versicolor all over my body i get antifungal tablets from gp and rash goes but always comes back can I get rid of it for good?
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