Tinea
Versicolor - Symptoms and Treatments
Tinea versicolor is a common
skin fungus that is caused by yeast already present in the skin
that becomes inflamed as the result of environmental factors or
hormonal imbalances. Tinea Versicolor isn’t serious; however,
it is always best to consult a physician regarding any skin condition
to make sure that something more serious isn’t causing the
skin irritation.
Symptoms of Tinea Versicolor:
The main symptom of tinea versicolor is discoloration of the skin;
it can be either lighter or darker. In some cases, the symptoms
may be so strong that the affected skin actually appears to be the
healthy skin because it is so prevalent. It generally affects the
chest, back, and shoulders; however, it may also appear on common
areas where the skin touches, such as under the breast, and at the
elbow crease.
Treatments of Tinea Versicolor:
You can use antifungal over-the-counter treatments to clear up tinea
versicolor. If those don’t work, you should consult your physician
to see it there are any stronger medications you can take. Because
it is naturally occurring yeast, natural remedies have shown positive
effects in ridding people of tinea versicolor.
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