Tinea Versicolor?

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I have tinea versicolor. I noticed an outbreak and now am on my 6th day of a Lamisil (oral) and Selsun 2.5% regimen. I live in the Bahamas and I try to stay out of the sun during outbreaks so as not to exacerbate the contrast in my skin by tanning. However, I would like to know when it is safe to say that the fungus has been killed and the white spots will tan. How fast does Lamisil/Selsun 2.5% work?
if i were you i would get straight selinium, thats what i have and mine went away within 3-4 days. and i had a lot of tinea on my back last summer.
you can get it from the doctor its also found in selsun blue shampoo  (+ info)

tinea versicolor?

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Do you know how to get rid of resistent tinea versicolor?Does laser hair removal help?Because i read when it comes back it has gone deep into the hair follicles and that is why it recurs?
well i would try selinium only because that is what i used and it worked for me, you can get it from the doc. or you can buy it, its found in selsun blue shampoo althou i dont know how effetive that is?
good luck!  (+ info)

Tinea versicolor.....?!?

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Okay I went to the dermatologist a couple days ago and I showed him my skin on my stomach and lower back. I have spots that are a lighter tone than my skin tone. I've had this problem since as I was a little kid like 7 years old but me and my mom always thought it would just go away. Now i'm 16 and it seems to have spread a bit more. I have it on my chest, stomach and lower back. My dermatologist prescribed me a ketoconazole cream to be applied twice daily. I have been doing so but I was wondering if my skin tone will ever be even and if so how long will it take for me to see results?

PS: My dermatologist never said I have Tinea versicolor but I went online and googled the kenoconazole cream he prescribed me for the "skin discoloration" and I came across a site about tinea versicolor. I looked at the photos and automatically realized that is what I have.
My son had this - it appeared when he was in the Marines. They gave him some kind of medication and it helped. I also did some research during that time and remember that Selsun blue shampoo was mentioned an over the counter remedy.

BTW - his skin is quite even toned now.   (+ info)

Tinea versicolor. How long does it take for the little white spots to return to normal?

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I had Tinea versicolor. My doctor gave me medicine for it. Now I am wondering how long it takes for the little white areas to return back to normal. I have a tan from the sun so would i need to get back in the sun to help even it out?
Typically, after taking the medication, it will take 4-6 weeks for the lesions to fade away. You'll notice more when you tan, as the lesions are fading, and the underlying skin is more susceptible to tanning.  (+ info)

How do you get rid of tinea versicolor?

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I've had tinea versicolor for some time now and i find it almost imposible to get rid of. I'm going down south for a holiday and was wondering what I could do to get rid of it while I'm down there?
My husband had to wash his back with Nizoral shampoo and then apply some cream that his doctor gave him. It ook several motnhs but it has almost cleared up to the point you barely notice.  (+ info)

How can i get rid of tinea versicolor?

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I have had tinea versicolor since i was 14, and am now 20. I have tried itraconzale tablets on a couple of occasions, have used selsun shampoo, nizoral shampoo for a prolonged amount of time. Apple cider vinegar also has not helped.
I have genuinely stuck it out with all of this methods and it does not seem to have gone at all.
Does anyone have any other ideas i could try or thigns that have worked for you?
please im desperate!
I've had tinea versicolor for little over a year. I first got it in the Spring of 09. I went to the dermatologist and she prescribed me a ketoconazole 2% shampoo that cleared it up quite a bit but it didnt fully go away. In about a month I used up the whole bottle and didnt want to pay to go to the dermatologist just to get prescribed some more shampoo.

Summer ended and in the cooler months I wasnt shirtless so I stopped caring about it however when spring came about, it started coming back more so I decided to make a second go at getting rid of it. Knowing tinea versicolor is a fungal infection I looked up other treatments. Anti-fungal creams like those used for athlete's foot are also good at killing tinea versicolor.

First, I bought Lotrimin Ultra which is a "full prescription strength" Butenafine 1%. It worked decently but probably not as good as the shampoo I was prescribed. Next, I tried Lotrimin powder spray (I figured since I have it on my back a spray was easier to apply if I didnt have anyone to assist me). It is Miconazole 2% and for me a complete waste of money. It didnt help at all. Lastly,I decided to switch brands(hearing that Lamisil is a better brand). I picked up the Lamisil gel (Terbinafine 1%) and it works by far the best. I bought it a week ago and applied it once a day right before I went to bed and after about four days my versicolor is almost completely gone. Right now you can only see it if you look really hard at it. So in a few more days(by the time I finish the tube) it will probably be completely gone.

I cannot say enough go things about Lamisil because I was about to give up and say I will never get rid of my versicolor. Luckily I found that gel. And it was just in time because I leave for the Bahamas in two days.

A side note. Try not to use too many antifungal products and do not exceed the recommended dose. Also give your body some time to heal when switching between products or using a product over a week or two because antifungal products can be hard on your liver.  (+ info)

How long does it take to Treat Tinea versicolor? When will the itching stop?

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I was diagnosed with Tinea Versicolor. I have been itching non stop. The doctor gave me antifungal cream and ketoconazole shampoo? I have used it for two days but I still itching like crazy. I have even taken benadryl. It just makes me sleep. I need help the itching is driving me crazy.. What should I do?
You probably need to make the right diagnosis first. Did the doctor scrape the spots to verify that you have versicolor? As a rule, versicolor doesn't itch, so I have to doubt the diagnosis  (+ info)

Is tinea versicolor really unattractive on girls?

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I had tinea versicolor on my stomach and upper thighs last summer. And I was pretty positive that after a year it had gone away. I'm at the beach for two weeks and noticed it's coming back. It's really annoying and there are paler spots all over my stomach.Is a guy really turned off by this?
That all depends on the guy. I personally wouldn't care. No one is perfect.  (+ info)

How do I prevent tinea versicolor from returning?

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Last spring I experienced tinea versicolor for the 1st time on my upper arms, my doctor gave me oral nizerol pills and said it would go awayin time. It look about 6 month to almost completely vanish, just in time for summer thank god. Now that summer's over I notice on my one arm it's starting to return, how can I get rid of this /prevent it from getting worse before it's too late....any suggestions?
Avoid applying oil or oily products to your skin or wearing tight, restrictive or nonventilated clothing. Sun exposure makes the fungal infection more apparent.

Good hygiene, including regular bathing with a mild soap and drying the skin well with a towel, can minimize tinea versicolor. Once the condition has been diagnosed, the individual can use antifungal soaps and other products as prescribed by the healthcare provider.

Preventative treatments include:
Selenium sulfide
Ketoconazole
Itraconazole  (+ info)

How do I even my skin tone? I had tinea versicolor for many years. Now that its gone my skin is still uneven.?

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I recently went to the dermatologist to see if I still had tinea versicolor. They took a skin sample and diagnosed that I didn't have it anymore. He said that I have hyperpigmentation. He prescribed me some lightening cream but my condition is all over my chest, stomach and back. My skin tone is very blotchy. How can I get it back to normal?
Nofluzone worked for me but I had the Tinea still when I took it.It got rid of the rash and it did even the light spots.Hard to get it in US/Canada.Here is over the counter and usually that's all they give for Tinea
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