What treatment is most effective for tinea versicolor? Evidence-Based Answer: Multiple topical and systemic azole antifungals are effective; evidence is insufficient to recommend a single best treatment (SOR: B, systematic review of low-quality randomized trials)....
What colors the decision to treat tinea versicolor?What are the consequences--if any--of not treating tinea versicolor?--MD Untreated tinea versicolor has no grave sequelae. However, cutaneous dyschromia - hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation - will persist without...Ted...
The name may sound new to you, but tinea versicolor (also known as pityriasis versicolor or PV) is a common fungal infection of the skin. The fungus disrupts normal skin pigmentation, which causes small, discolored patches (which could be lighter or darker) to develop — typically on the ch...
Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that is seen on the skin. It produces mild itching and scaly patches of discolored skin. This type of fungus grows in warm, humid weather. Sun exposure helps to expose the severity of the problem is because it leaves large patches of lighter skin. Sel...
Unfortunately, in some cases, these yeasts can become pathogenic and have been shown to cause various skin diseases such as pityriasis versicolor, tinea versicolor, and Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis[2,3,4]. Now, in the case of seborrheic dermatitis, things get a little bit more complex...
Can Acidophilus treat Tinea Versicolor? By anon246938 — On Feb 12, 2012 I am doing a science fair project and trying to culture lactobacillus acidophilus or bifidobacterium bifidum in petri dishes. I will be growing the strains from powder from probiotic capsules. What temperature should I in...
What is Tinea Versicolor? What are Some Causes of Rashes? Discussion Comments By anon959036 — On Jul 01, 2014 Just wear underwear and pants with the belt. By anon953041 — On May 23, 2014 For those who suffer from this and need to know how get the rash under control, use lotrim...