What is the fastest way to get rid of tinea versicolor?
Body washing with dandruff shampoos containing selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue), pyrithione zinc (Head & Shoulders, Soothe), and ketoconazole (Nizoral) may help the tinea versicolor clear faster and stay away longer. In the past, some have recommended application of shampoos for overnight use.
How I got rid of my tinea versicolor?
Using antifungal creams, shampoos, soaps, and lotions can stop the fungus overgrowth and get rid of tinea versicolor. If symptoms don’t respond to topical treatments, a dermatologist can prescribe an oral antifungal to kill the fungus.
Should you moisturize with tinea versicolor?
If you have been diagnosed with pityriasis versicolor, it is best to talk to your doctor or dermatologist about moisturizing options. You may need a anti-fungal cream or ointment that contains miconazole, clotrimazole, or terbinafine.
Does tinea versicolor go away permanently?
For some people, tinea versicolor causes skin discoloration that lasts for months to years. In most cases, this discoloration fades away gradually after treatment is complete.
What soap is good for tinea versicolor?
If you have a history of tinea versicolor, your doctor may recommend you use soap containing zinc pyrithione (like Vanicream™ Z-Bar or DermaZinc™ Zinc Therapy Soap), ketoconazole (Nizoral®) or selenium sulfide (Selsun blue). This type of soap may help prevent future infections and overgrowth of yeast.
How do you stop tinea versicolor from coming back?
To help prevent tinea versicolor from returning, your doctor can prescribe a skin or oral treatment that you use once or twice a month. You may need to use these just during warm and humid months. Preventive treatments include: Selenium sulfide (Selsun) 2.5 percent lotion or shampoo.
How can I restore my skin color after tinea versicolor?
Treatment of tinea versicolor for people with skin of color typically involves using topical antifungal agents. Clearance of the disease can be achieved but recurrence is common. There is no permanent scarring or skin color changes, though the change in skin color can take 3-4 months or more to improve.