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Best Homeopathic Treatment for Tinea Versicolor Problem

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Dr. Jyoti SinghHomeopathy Doctor • 12 Years Exp.BHMS, MA Psychology & Traning Counselling
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What Is Tinea Versicolor (Fungal Infection of Skin)?

Tinea versicolor is also known as pityriasis Versicolor. It is a fungal infection of the skin commonly seen in teenagers and adults but can be seen at any age. The fungus lives on the skin and when it grows out of control, it causes discoloration of the skin producing patches lighter or darker in colour than the surrounding skin. The infection is non-contagious and does not spread from one person to another.

Here we find out the best homeopathic treatment of tinea versicolor problem and also try to find out symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and homeopathic medicine for tinea versicolor issue:

Risk factors of Tinea Versicolor

  1. Excessive sweating: If you have more sweating then there are chances of having the fungal infection as the yeast gets a suitable environment to grow.
  2. Oily skin: Oily skin also increases the chances of fungal growth.
  3. Hot climate: Also gives the fungus a favorable environment for growth.
  4. Weak immunity: If your immunity is weak then the chances of growth of fungus also increases.

Symptoms & Causes of Tinea Versicolor

  • The appearance of patches which have a different colour than the surrounding skin.
  • Itching is generally very mild.
  • Scaling can be seen sometimes.

Causes of Tinea Versicolor

The fungus is seen normally on the skin as it lives on healthy skin. It grows only when it is triggered by factors like humidity, hot weather, oily skin, excessive sweating, weak immune system, etc.

Diagnosis & Treatment of Tinea Versicolor

The appearance of the fungal growth is very typical and by only looking at the patches the doctor can diagnose it. In doubtful situations, skin scrapings can be taken from the patches.

Treatment for Tinea Versicolor

Treatment conventionally includes antifungal medications and homeopathic treatment 

Management of Tinea Versicolor

The best way for the Management of the fungal infection includes things, but some times treatment is the best way to deal these kinds of fungal infections and for you can check out homeopathic remedies to treat tinea versicolor issue since these medication does not offer any kind of side effects

  • You should not wear tight clothing rather wear loose airy clothes.
  • Wear cotton fabric and not synthetic.
  • Avoid excessive sweating.
  • Maintain hygiene.
  • If you have oily skin, keep it clean.
  • Avoid oily skin products.
  • Reduce sunscreen and apply sunscreen whenever you go out on Sun.
  • A bath every day.
  • Don’t use harsh soaps and chemical products.
  • Homeopathic medicines are very good at taking care of the infection.

Homeopathic Treatment of Tinea Versicolor

Homeopathic medicines are very good for taking care of the fungal infection. Homeopathic Medicines like sulphur, tuberculum, Calcarea carb are very good for tinea versicolor but should be given after studying the constitution of the patient.

Do’s in Tinea Versicolor

If you going through Homeopathic Treatment for Tinea Versicolor, then you can do these things along with the medication that can help in this problem.

  • Maintain hygiene.
  • Bath daily.
  • Wear cotton clothes.
  • Wear loose clothes.
  • Keep skin clean.
  • Apply sunscreen if you are going out.

Don’ts Do In Tinea Versicolor

If you are using Homeopathic medicines for the treatment of tinea versicolor, then do not prefer these things along with the medication that can help in this problem. 

  • Don’t wear synthetic clothes.
  • Don’t wear tight clothes.
  • Don’t use harsh soaps.
  • Don’t overexpose yourself to the sun.

Update From Lybrate: Keeping your skin healthy is very important, therefore, we suggest you to choose the Skin Care Products according to your skin type requirements and usages at Lybrate.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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