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What is Tinea Versicolor? What is Pityriasis Versicolor? What are the signs and symptoms? What is the cause of this disease? How to treat it? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!

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What is Tinea versicolor?

Tinea versicolor is also known as pityriasis versicolor, caused by a yeast fungal infection which is commonly known as Malassezia furfur/pityrosporum ovale. These are the rashes appeared on arm, legs, neck, chest, and back.

Is there any effect of weather on Tinea versicolor?

It is most common in tropical or subtropical areas, it is most common in hot humid and moist weather

Who are at the risk of Tinea versicolor?

It is more common between 15-24 years of age, both sexes are equally affected.

What causes Tinea versicolor?

• Malnutrition

• Immunosuppression

• Pregnancy

• Oral contraceptive

• Hot, humid weather

• Excessive sweating

• Oily skin

• Changes in Hormones

• weak immune system

How to investigate it?

• Complete case history

• Physical examination

• Skin scraping

Which diseases are similar to it?

• Pityriasis alba

• Leukoderma/vitiligo

• Tinea corporis

• Seborrheic dermatitis

• Erythrasma

• Guttate psoriasis

How to manage Tinea versicolor?

• Use sunscreen lotion

• Balanced diet

• Have good hygiene.

• Wash and dry the affected area

• Avoid oily products on skin

• Avoid tight cloth

• Avoid excessive heat or sweating

Homeopathic Treatment

• Bacillinum burnett

• Caulophyllum

• Chrysarobinum

• Dulcamara

• Sepia officinalis

• Sulphur

• Tellurium metallicum

For more information, you can visit HealthLine and MayoClinic.