How is tinea versicolor treated?

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Tinea versicolor, also known as sweat spots, is a mild fungal infection on the surface of the skin, with mild pruritus. Chronic infection and malnutrition can induce the disease. The symptoms begin with many small spots, and soon the spots expand to form a ring. The color is generally yellowish brown or dark brown. Round rashes of different sizes can appear, with scales on the surface. Located around the pores, most hair in the chest, back and abdomen. Most of the patients were adults, more males than females. Transmitted by direct or indirect contact

How is tinea versicolor treated?

First: topical antifungal agents, large areas of tinea versicolor should be combined with oral ketoconazole treatment, patients with tinea versicolor, if not treated, can not heal for many years, but as long as seriously, adhere to medication is also easier to cure, because tinea versicolor grows in the shallowest layer of the skin, topical antifungal drugs can achieve a certain effect

Second: after treatment, the remaining pigmentation recovered slowly to normal skin color, and UV irradiation can accelerate the recovery. Tinea versicolor is easy to recur or reinfect. Skin should always be clean and dry. The underwear, sweaters, sheets and pillowcases used by patients should be boiled and disinfected. Pay attention to hygiene, prevent excessive sweating, and the bedding should be exposed to the sun frequently.

Third: in order to prevent recurrence, it is suggested that patients with tinea versicolor can take a bath with wormwood boiling water once a week, or when taking a bath, add some salt in the water and take a bath with salt water, which has a certain effect on the prevention and treatment of tinea versicolor. Only do a good job in these prevention work, in order to avoid the recurrence of tinea versicolor.

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The course of the disease is chronic. It usually subsides in winter and develops again in summer. Because malnutrition can induce this disease, we should pay attention to the observation and prevention of this disease for patients receiving corticosteroid therapy. I hope the above content can help you and wish you good health