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.
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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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What would cause blotchy dry pink spots to spread all over my chest? They don't itch and look like tinea versicolor or pityriasis rosea.
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Ear infx 2+ mths. Got Ear Cx. Result is:malassezia furfur complex etiologic agent of pityriasis versicolor. on Treatment 11/2weeks. Ear still itchy?
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