Lybrate Logo
Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Book Appointment
Treatment
Ask a Question
Plan my Surgery
Health Feed
tab_logos
About
tab_logos
Health Feed
tab_logos
Find Doctors
tab_logos
Health Packages
AllQ&AsTipsQuizzes
Facebook Icon
Twitter Icon
Telegram Icon
Linkedin Icon

Tinea Versicolor Health Feed

Asked for Male, 20 years old from Delhi
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara
banner-image
It depends on which medicine you take.
You can consult me at Lybrate for homoeopathic treatment.
It can cure it permanently.
10 people found this helpful
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

M. Ch. (Plastic Surgery)

Dermatologist•Pune
banner-image
If different areas of your skin are appearing to be of a different colour, then you might be suffering from pityriasis versicolour or tinea versicolour. This is a fungal skin infection which is caused by a yeast which dwells on the skin. The skin disease appears as a rash when the yeast grows out of control. The patches which develop may be pink, white, red or brown in colour and are usually lighter or darker than the surrounding skin.

Causes
The infection can take place because of ...more
Asked for male, 18 years old from Delhi
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai
banner-image
It should easily clear up after 2 to 4 weeks with an antifungal cream, powder, or lotion applied to the affected area 2 or 3 times a day.
Antifungal creams and powders such as clotrimazole* or miconazole, available without prescription at the pharmacy, are effective against most dermatophytes. It's important to continue use after the infection has disappeared for as long as the instructions recommend.
If the inflammation persists for much more than 2 or 3 weeks despite antifungal medicat...more
63 people found this helpful
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupunctur...read more

Acupuncturist•Delhi
banner-image
Tinea Versicolor -
Tinea versicolor also called as pityriasis versicolor is an infection of the human body caused by the Malassezia fungus, which is normally found on the human skin. Normally, this fungus does not harm the body and even protect our skin from the infections or diseases. But at times, it grows rapidly and changes the skin colour, resulting in the tinea versicolor disease.

Tinea versicolor does not cause any kind of critical harm to the health or pain in your body. How...more
Asked for male, 21 years old from Nagpur
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

Diploma In Gastroenterology, Diploma In ...read more

Homeopath•Hyderabad
banner-image
Home Remedies. Applying over-the-counter dandruff shampoos to the skin, for about 10 minutes a day while in the shower, can be a useful home remedy. Ask your doctor if this might help you. Other home remedies are sometimes suggested, such as aloe vera, tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, and beeswax.
79 people found this helpful
Asked for male, 35 years old from Ahmedabad
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

BHMS, Diploma in Dermatology

Sexologist•Hyderabad
banner-image
Treatments such as anti-fungal creams, lotions or shampoos are usually effective. However, skin discolouration may last for weeks to months.
Asked for male, 19 years old from Kolkata
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

BHMS, Diploma in Dermatology

Homeopath•Hyderabad
banner-image
Kz 2% Soap is an anti-fungal which is used to treat a variety of infections caused by fungi. It is recommended when no other safer alternatives are available due to the risk of the liver injury. Do not take this medicine if you have a known allergy to it.
Asked for Male, 32 years old from Bangalore
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

BHMS, PGDPC, MS (Psychology)

Homeopath•Nashik
banner-image
Take Homeopathy medicine for best results
1) Arsenicum album 200. 4 pills. 3 times a day for 3 days
See the results and contact me for Follow up. Thanks
Give Feedback.
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MD

Dermatologist•Delhi
banner-image
If different areas of your skin are appearing to be of a different colour, then you might be suffering from pityriasis versicolour or tinea versicolour. This is a fungal skin infection which is caused by a yeast which dwells on the skin. The skin disease appears as a rash when the yeast grows out of control. The patches which develop may be pink, white, red or brown in colour and are usually lighter or darker than the surrounding skin.

Causes
The infection can take place because of ...more
book_appt_icon
Book appointment with top doctors for Tinea Versicolor treatment
View fees, clinic timings and reviews
chat_icon

Ask a free question

Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors

posted anonymously
Pristyn Care Banner