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Tinea versicolor



Tinea versicolor - close-up
Tinea versicolor - close-up
Tinea versicolor - shoulders
Tinea versicolor - shoulders
Tinea versicolor - close-up
Tinea versicolor - close-up
Tinea versicolor on the back
Tinea versicolor on the back
Tinea versicolor - back
Tinea versicolor - back


Tinea versicolor

Alternative Names:

Pityriasis versicolor
Treatment:

Topical antifungal agents are effective in eradicating the lesions. These medications include clotrimazole, ketoconazole, and miconazole.

Over-the-counter dandruff shampoos applied to the skin for 10 minutes each day in the shower may also eliminate tinea versicolor.


Expectations (prognosis):

Though tinea versicolor is easily cleared, pigment changes may last for months after treatment.

Recurrences may be seen each summer.


Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of tinea versicolor.




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