Does anyone know an effective way of treating Tinea Versicolor?

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I have moved to NZ and then Australia 7 years ago and because at that time I did not have my own washing machine I was affected by the skin infection Tinea Versicolor). I got worse during my pregnancy and now about 1 year after That i am trying everything to get rid of it and I can not.It is driving me mad. especially in hot summer in Canberra. I really do not know what I can do to have it treated for ever. It seems it is not responding to any thing.I have tried all antifugal creams, selenium sulphate shampoo and fluconazole tablets and ketoconazole shampoos...nothing is working. I am applying anti fungal liquids to the washing machin and boiling clothes but hopelss..It is about a year since I was affected by it very badly and nothing works.would you please if anyone had it treated tell me what i can do?
According to this website: http://www.medicinenet.com/tinea_versicolor/article.htm Tinea Versicolor is present in all adult skin. Heat and humidity can make it worse. Read through the site. If you have taken various medications to clear it up and it hasn't gone away, it could be that your immune system is out of wack.

Many medications can affect the liver negatively. Some medications also are disruptive to the immune system.

I would suggest you get plenty of rest, take a good multi-vitamin and drink plenty of fluids. Many herbal teas flush the body of toxins. Try to build up your immune system. Stress can also affect your immune system negatively. Cortisol and other hormonal stressors can damage your immune system. Check in with your physician and see if he thinks it is alright to try herbal remedies. But take care, if you continue to take the meds you are on, you could have serious consequences with just starting up with herbs. Again, have a talk with your doctor.

Good luck, hope this helps.  (+ info)

Home remedies to treat tinea versicolor?

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I read on a site that you should apply a shampoo with 2.5% selenium selfide. Would selsun blue work even though it only has 1% of it?

Are there any other home remedies?
Yes, you can try Selsun Blue as well. In fact, some people have success with Head & Shoulders, though it contains a relatively weaker antifungal agent called pyrithione zinc.

Both of these compounds (selenium sulfide and pyrithione zinc) act to kill fungi, which is responsible for both tinea versicolor as well as minor cases of dandruff.

If you find that these shampoos don't work for you, your doctor can prescribe an antifungal cream instead.  (+ info)

Does anyone else suffer from recurring Tinea Versicolor?

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Tinea is a skin condition where white spots appear over the body. It is a recurring condition that I get EVERY SINGLE summer. Treatment is effective, but takes up to 2 months, and the problem still comes back every single spring. In fact, I can see it starting to develop already. Does anyone else face this problem, and how are you dealing with it?
I had it for over 5 years until I took pills for it.Creams and shampoo just cover it.Email me if you need more info  (+ info)

I have had Tinea Versicolor for years. Any suggestions as to how to get rid of it?

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I have been using Selenium Sulfide off and on for years. My doctor had me on a regement of Ketoconazole. I've tried Nizoral. It's mostly on my shoulders and chest. When it's warm out, it creeps up my neck and itches something fierce. Help!
you may need to take oral fluconazole for an extended period of time  (+ info)

How do you get rid of tinea versicolor (white spots on skin)?

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It is mostly on my shoulders, drives me nuts, I get very tan in the summer, and they stand out BAD, how can I get rid of them? PLEASE HELP!
It depends on the strain,
Some like the red spots can be removed with selson blue.
Due to the selenium.
The white spots usually just take time, sometimes up to six months.  (+ info)

Has anyone ever heard of Tinea Versicolor?

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Ive had these blotchy patches of skin on my neck and chest for a few years. I did a search on Web Md and found Tinea Versicolor and it seems to fit what I have. I was wondering if anyone else has heard of this or knows anything about it or how to treat it.
I knew someone who had that and she was told by the doctor to rub Selson Blue on her skin. I don't know if it worked or not.  (+ info)

How would I be able to tell weather I have Vitiligo or Tinea Versicolor?

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I have white round dot's (spots) on my legs and arms, first there was just one or two, now there's alot, HELP! :-(
To the untrained eye, both disease conditions can appear the same since they both cause hypopigmentation. But if you look closely, tinea versicolor will have fine scales on/near the border of the hypopigmented area and vitiligo produces a milky white spots.

The two are very different disease conditions. Tinea Versicolor is a fungal skin infection that should be confirmed with a KOH smear and treated with anti-fungals, while vitiligo is an auto-immune condition (according to recent medical lit).

The best thing you can do is to go to a board-certified dermatologist.  (+ info)

Whats is the best and most effective treatment for tinea versicolor?

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im starting to development small white patches of it on my face, and im not sure what cream to use before it spreads and gets worse. Does anyone whose experienced this, know of any products that they have used, that worked?
thanks
Selsun Blue shampoo: apply it to affected areas before going to bed; let it dry and sleep on it; wash away in the morning shower. 2-3 times should do it.  (+ info)

Im prone to skin disease like Tinea Versicolor what should i do?

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if i did treat it how will i maintain that it will not go back?
any recommendation for medication and maintainance?
i medicated orally Ketaconazole and i think the fungi has stopped but the remains of discoloration is there should i peel them?

is shampooing nizoral ketaconazole enough to prevent it from coming back?

i take a bath everyday i srub my skin but why am i getting this disease?
treat for t. versicolor with selsun shampoo or nizoral shampo then treat yourself monthly to
prevent re-infection. be sure to get full strength selsun and nizoral. the OTC products sold
in the USA are not full strength.  (+ info)

anyone know how to treat tinea versicolor?

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I have tinea versicolor, a skin condition, and I know of the antifungul cream and selsun blue shampoo but they don't seem to do a great job. Anyone have a better way to get rid of it?Thanks
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