Is there a cure for tinia versicolor? is there a natural/organic cure?
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Tinea versicolor is a fungus infection that mainly affects the skin of young people. This common condition is unsightly, but it is neither permanent nor serious. Spots can be either light- or reddish- brown or else lighter than the surrounding skin (hence, the name "versicolor"). There may be just a few spots, or there can be so many that they run together (like a shawl) and make it seem that islands of normal skin color are the spots, not the other way around.
There are many antifungal agents available to apply to the skin for the treatment of tinea versicolor. Over-the-counter (OTC) remedies include clotrimazole, miconazole, and selenium sulfide shampoo (e.g., Selsum Blue). (There are a large number of OTC products that contain these medications. Check the label carefully.) These solutions are difficult to apply to large areas, however, and this makes it easy to miss spots.
Oral treatment for tinea versicolor is much simpler. A single dose of ketoconazole (brand name: Nizoral) or 5 daily doses of itraconazole (brand name: Sporanox) are two therapies your doctor can recommend.
My doc told me I could use either a pill where I would have to take it, wait 20 min. and then go work up a sweat to get the stuff into my pores OR use a lotion. I rub it on, leave it for 5 minutes and then rinse it off... It's natural to have it, but the sun aggrivates it and makes it worse..