Tinea Versicolor

Question: Tinea Versicolor? I have tinea versicolor. I noticed an outbreak and now am on my 6th day of a Lamisil (oral) and Selsun 2.5% regimen. I live in the Bahamas and I try to stay out of the sun during outbreaks so as not to exacerbate the contrast in my skin by tanning. However, I would like to know when it is safe to say that the fungus has been killed and the white spots will tan. How fast does Lamisil/Selsun 2.5% work?

Answer: if i were you i would get straight selinium, thats what i have and mine went away within 3-4 days. and i had a lot of tinea on my back last summer. you can get it from the doctor its also found in selsun blue shampoo

Question: tinea versicolor? Do you know how to get rid of resistent tinea versicolor?Does laser hair removal help?Because i read when it comes back it has gone deep into the hair follicles and that is why it recurs?

Answer: well i would try selinium only because that is what i used and it worked for me, you can get it from the doc. or you can buy it, its found in selsun blue shampoo althou i dont know how effetive that is? good luck!

Question: Tinea versicolor.....?!? Okay I went to the dermatologist a couple days ago and I showed him my skin on my stomach and lower back. I have spots that are a lighter tone than my skin tone. I've had this problem since as I was a little kid like 7 years old but me and my mom always thought it would just go away. Now i'm 16 and it seems to have spread a bit more. I have it on my chest, stomach and lower back. My dermatologist prescribed me a ketoconazole cream to be applied twice daily. I have been doing so but I was wondering if my skin tone will ever be even and if so how long will it take for me to see results? PS: My dermatologist never said I have Tinea versicolor but I went online and googled the kenoconazole cream he prescribed me for the "skin discoloration" and I came across a site about tinea versicolor. I looked at the photos and automatically realized that is what I have.

Answer: My son had this - it appeared when he was in the Marines. They gave him some kind of medication and it helped. I also did some research during that time and remember that Selsun blue shampoo was mentioned an over the counter remedy. BTW - his skin is quite even toned now.

Question: Tinea versicolor. How long does it take for the little white spots to return to normal? I had Tinea versicolor. My doctor gave me medicine for it. Now I am wondering how long it takes for the little white areas to return back to normal. I have a tan from the sun so would i need to get back in the sun to help even it out?

Answer: Typically, after taking the medication, it will take 4-6 weeks for the lesions to fade away. You'll notice more when you tan, as the lesions are fading, and the underlying skin is more susceptible to tanning.

Question: How do you get rid of tinea versicolor? I've had tinea versicolor for some time now and i find it almost imposible to get rid of. I'm going down south for a holiday and was wondering what I could do to get rid of it while I'm down there?

Answer: My husband had to wash his back with Nizoral shampoo and then apply some cream that his doctor gave him. It ook several motnhs but it has almost cleared up to the point you barely notice.

Question: how can you differentiate between birthmark and tinea versicolor? i have on my right leg that makes me insecure about it. some people thought that it was a tinea versicolor not just a birthmark. please help me thanks!

Answer: Tinea Versicolor is a form of a skin condition when treated correct will disappear in time... Vs... a birthmark that will not change with any type of treatment, essentially you are born with it.. Tinea is a form of a fungus that does not let the pigment tan so it stays lighter than you skin that does tan... but once treated with an anti fungal and skin tans in time the spots will be gone.... Hopefully this will help you...

Question: Is tinea versicolor really unattractive on girls? I had tinea versicolor on my stomach and upper thighs last summer. And I was pretty positive that after a year it had gone away. I'm at the beach for two weeks and noticed it's coming back. It's really annoying and there are paler spots all over my stomach.Is a guy really turned off by this?

Answer: That all depends on the guy. I personally wouldn't care. No one is perfect.

Question: How do I prevent tinea versicolor from returning? Last spring I experienced tinea versicolor for the 1st time on my upper arms, my doctor gave me oral nizerol pills and said it would go awayin time. It look about 6 month to almost completely vanish, just in time for summer thank god. Now that summer's over I notice on my one arm it's starting to return, how can I get rid of this /prevent it from getting worse before it's too late....any suggestions?

Answer: Avoid applying oil or oily products to your skin or wearing tight, restrictive or nonventilated clothing. Sun exposure makes the fungal infection more apparent. Good hygiene, including regular bathing with a mild soap and drying the skin well with a towel, can minimize tinea versicolor. Once the condition has been diagnosed, the individual can use antifungal soaps and other products as prescribed by the healthcare provider. Preventative treatments include: Selenium sulfide Ketoconazole Itraconazole

Question: How do I even my skin tone? I had tinea versicolor for many years. Now that its gone my skin is still uneven.? I recently went to the dermatologist to see if I still had tinea versicolor. They took a skin sample and diagnosed that I didn't have it anymore. He said that I have hyperpigmentation. He prescribed me some lightening cream but my condition is all over my chest, stomach and back. My skin tone is very blotchy. How can I get it back to normal?

Answer: Nofluzone worked for me but I had the Tinea still when I took it.It got rid of the rash and it did even the light spots.Hard to get it in US/Canada.Here is over the counter and usually that's all they give for Tinea http://www.epier.com/auctions.asp?member…

Question: How To Get Rid Of Tinea Versicolor? I have tinea versicolor on my back, chest and shoulders. I got it in my early 20s, Im 28 now. It comes and goes through the years. Its mainly white color, at skin level, but sometimes it turns pink and is above skin level. I know about nizoral pills but i heard that was bad for your liver. What is the (non-prescription) treatment out there. THX

Answer: I got rid of mine using Selsun Blue shampoo (my dermatologist's suggestions): smear it on affected areas, sleep on it and wash away in the morning shower. 2-3 sessions will do it. Best, Bernadette