Tinea Versicolor Causes- 218 Questions Answered

Hi doctor , Please let us know the root cause for the Tinea versicolor ..I have those in my neck ..how to be preventive from versicolor .. taking 2 times a bath and using old cinthol n homemade herbal wash powder .Thanks

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Fungal infection.. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or ... Read More

Is It Possible That One Suffering From Tinea Versicolor Infection Will Not Get This Infection In The Future?

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Compete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

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I have tinea Versicolor problem form long time. It's goes and comes timely. Which soap can I use for Tinea Versicolor?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 311 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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Can I wax my hands? , if I have tinea versicolor on my arm ? And if yes which wax is preferable ?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 468 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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No.. Avoid...You are suffering from fungal infection... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct on ... Read More

Can i use clop G cream for tinea versicolor infection......................................................

Asked for Male, 23 Years 229 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

No, this is very dangerous, please dont do self treatment. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

Hi Doctor, Kindly suggest me treatment for Tinea versicolor. My patches are getting visible everywhere. Thank you

Asked for Female, 24 Years 257 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis a ... Read More

I have tinea versicolor in my skin. It spreads all over the skin. What are treatments to cure it.

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In how many days homeopathy can treat tinea versicolor completely ? or i should go for allopathy ? plz help. thanks

Asked for Male, 22 Years 715 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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It is very easily treatable. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

I have been having tinea versicolor for last 1 year. my skin colour is brown and tinea versicolor patches are dark brown in colour.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 173 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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It can be treated. Very simple treatment. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

I'm having tinea versicolor on my back my hands and neck also very badly it itches very much how to get rid of it fast

Asked for Male, 22 Years 70 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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It can be treated easily. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

How to cure skin discoloration, tinea versicolor. what are the remedies. How long does it take to cure entirely. I have this discoloration for a decade now. It just doesn't go, have tried recommended antifungal cream, soap nothing works

Asked for Female, 26 Years 373 Views v

Dr. Roja B Hulihalli Dermatologist | Ranebennur

Hello 👋 Since decade Usually tinea versicolor get resolved within one month after following proper medication n measures Only pigmentation wil remain which wil fade slowly If infection pers ... Read More

Is it vitiligo or Pityriasis / tinea Versicolor ? It is a white patches seen around my neck, arm, wrists ,legs . It's there for 3 months. Please i only want answer. Don't ask for consultantation .

Asked for Female, 28 Years 235 Views v

Dr. Nitin Maske Dermatologist | Pune

If there is scaling or white powdery layer over these patches then it’s tinea versicolor ... Read More

I want to know about my condition of this tinea versicolor. What treatment and medicine I will need.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 403 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from fungus pityriasis causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for deta ... Read More

I have dark discoloration on my neck, armpit region and inner thighs. So one of the doctors recommended c clotrimazole lotion. After 1 month it reappeared. Can you please recommend better lotion or cream. Thankyou.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 285 Views v

Dr. Twinkle Patel Dermatologist | Valsad

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Hello, good morning I have been diagnosed with Tinea corposis. I had Mutton and Fish yesterday. Does it cause any triggering of the disease or not?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

For the Versicolor issue, my dermatologist prescribed Anaboom AD lotion, Please confirm if I have to proceed as I have seen the overall of the package it only says about Hair.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

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I have been using ketaconazole cream,shampoo,powder since last 6months...but still these marks are like before...so what should I do to get rid of this problem permanently?I have tried everything...

Asked for Male, 21 Years 287 Views v

Dr. Jyoti Aesthetic Medicine | Lucknow

Yeah definitely it is tinea versicolor and it is treatable it take 2 month for complete cure by homoeopathy medicine. ... Read More

Can ketoconazole cream clear the dark tinea versicolor completely? I am having the dark spots from 2 years.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 206 Views v

Dr. Ch.Suneetha Dermatologist | Hyderabad

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Plz can anyone suggest treatment for tinea versicolor in 13 years old female patient.. can we give flucon 50 mg once a week for 4 weeks ?? Need advice plz help dr. Shez having white spots patches on her upper chest area thats all .Tia.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 388 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Treatment depends on the severity...it's fungus pityriasis...it will go with medicine.. for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

I have white spots on my shoulder and back i visited a doctor she told me it's tinea versicolor. She gave me scalpe shampoo, takfa forte ointment, Cetaphil soap and physiogel. But now I see some white spots on my face so can I use takfa forte ointment on my face. I can't reach my doctor.please help me. Thank you

Asked for Female, 33 Years 215 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

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How Can I Know My Tinea Versicolor Infection Has Been Gone? My Scaling Has Been Stopped Bu The Repigmentation Process Has Not Yet Started..

Asked for Male, 21 Years 135 Views v

Dr. Radhika V. Kaujalgi Dermatologist | Bangalore

U need to take an Online consultation. ... Read More

I am having 2 month old kid. Can i feed him as i am having tinea versicolor.is it contagious to him?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Tarunveer Singh Kumar Dermatologist | Jalandhar

Hello. Yes you can feed your child. However you should take treatment for same. ... Read More

Is It Possible To Prevent Tinea Versicolor From Returning Back In The Future After Successful Treatment??

Asked for Male, 21 Years 125 Views v

Dr. Atika Agrawal Dermatologist | Indore

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Though it’s very much possible to prevent it but the first step is to complete the treatment as suggested by your doctor ... Read More

Is Skin Infection Tinea Versicolor A Life Long Condition? Is It A Matter Of Serious Concern Or What?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 198 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No its not ... Read More

Doctor, It has been 3 weeks using ketaconazole cream & selenium shampoo, should I Stop that or continue using it, till now my repigmentation has not occurred. What should I do?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 121 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

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Is It Possible To Prevent Or Minimise The Recoccurence Of Fungal Infection Tinea Versicolor For The Future??

Asked for Male, 21 Years 130 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

After How Many Days Tinea Versicolor Usually Goes Away & The Repigmentation Begins To Occur On The Skin??

Asked for Male, 21 Years 193 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Hi, I'm 28yrs female. I have tinea versicolor problem since last 2 to 3 yrs. Doctor said it's a fungal infection and suggested me multivitamin tablets along with karpin lotion. When I use this continuously for 3 months, the problem will be gone completely and will recur in next few months. My health conditions (BP, sugar levels, thyroid levels are

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Safe.. however treatment depends on the severity... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

Hello doctor my sister is suffering from this patches behind the neck and looking for suggestions. Don't want it to grow aggressively

Asked for Female, 25 Years 75 Views v

Dr. Pallav S Kishanpuria Dermatologist | Delhi

Any previous medications. Any other symptoms Duration of problems First time or recurrent ... Read More

Sir/madam past 2 months small white patches (skin lightening) below back neck .Dark patches in chest under arms,shoulder mainly in upper torso region .now it spreading fast it covers most of the area.I have more sweating & skin itching.For me sometimes this skin patches occur and after applying ointments it go away. I'm living in covid spreadin

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Asked for Female, 43 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from fungus growth causing pityriasis versicolor patch... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultati ... Read More

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