Tinea Versicolor: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment (2)

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Tinea Versicolor
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Tinea Versicolor

• Tinea Versicolor is a common skin
  infection caused by fungus Malassezia. Tinea
  Versicolor is not contagious and does not cause
  any health issues. However, multiple patches on
  the skin can cause emotional distress among
  patients. The malassezia fungus lives on the skin
  and protects it from other infections and
  diseases, but sometimes the unexpected growth of
  fungus leads to the loss of skin pigmentation.
  Tinea Versicolor is common among teenagers due to
  hormonal fluctuations. However, Tinea Versicolor
  can affect people of all ages and genders. Tinea
  Versicolor is also known as Pityriasis. 

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Causes of Tinea Versicolor 

• The rapid growth of fungus causes the
  discoloration of skin resulting in Tinea
  Versicolor. Certain biological and environmental
  factors can cause overgrowth of fungi on the
  skin. Possible causes of Tinea Versicolor
  are Weak immune system
• Hormonal imbalance
• Excessive oily skin
• Living in hot and humid weather
• Excessive sweating
• Genetic history of Tinea Versicolor

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Symptoms

• The most visible symptom of Tinea Versicolor is
  the changes in skin color. These discolored
  patches usually appear on arms, chest, back, or
  neck. Tinea Versicolor often results in the loss
  of skin color in people with dark skin this known
  as hypopigmentation and in some people skin
  appears to be dark which is known as
  hyperpigmentation. The symptoms of Tinea
  Versicolor get worse in the hot and humid
  weather. Other common symptoms of Tinea
  Versicolor are Dry skin
• Itchy skin
• Formation of red, white or brown color patches
• Permanent tanned skin

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Diagnosis of Tinea Versicolor

• A dermatologist can diagnose Tinea Versicolor
  simply by looking at the discolored patches.
  Sometimes dermatologists take the sample from the
  affected area. The sample is further observed
  under a microscope to determine the possible
  cause of the infection. A patient should tell the
  doctor about their medical history and symptoms
  they have been experiencing.

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Treatments

• The treatment of Tinea Versicolor depends on the
  factors such as severity of the infection,
  climate, thickness and area of the infection. The
  treatment of Tinea Versicolor involves the
  combination of lifestyle changes and
  medicines. Anti fungal medications to prevent
  the infection from spreading to other body parts.
• Creams and lotions containing pyrithione zinc or
  ketoconazole can kill rapid growth of fungus on
  the skin.
• Using anti-fungal soap to clean the affected
  area.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays.
• Avoid going out in hot and humid temperature.
• Bath daily to avoid excessive accumulation of oil
  and dirt on the skin.

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Prevention of Tinea Versicolor 

• In order to prevent Tinea Versicolor from
  relapsing, a dermatologist may prescribe a skin
  or oral treatment that you use once or twice a
  month including
• Selenium sulfide
• Ketoconazole cream, gel, shampoo
• Itraconazole tablets, capsules or oral solution
• Fluconazole tablets or oral solution

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