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Tinea Versicolor- treatment, symptoms and cause of Tinea Versicolor

Tinea Versicolor affection occurs most often in the monsoon and affects people who sweat profusely. The typical lesions consist of oval scaly macules, papules, and patches concentrated on the chest, shoulders, and back but only rarely on the face or distal extremities.

Symptoms of Tinea Versicolor

The skin rash is made up of scattered pink, tan, brown or white marks on the skin. Each person will get only one of the colors.

Diagnosis of Tinea Versicolor or Pityriasis Versicolor

The diagnosis can be confirmed by a microscopic demonstration of the fungus.

Treatment, Remedy and cure of Tinea Versicolor

The affected part must be cleaned with fresh lemon or vinegar; following it, the patient must sit in the sun for 15 to 20 minutes. During bath, apply a little oil on the skin. After the bath, the affected parts must be dried thoroughly.

 


     
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