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Tinea Versicolor remedies suggested by our users
Tinea Versicolor, also known as pityriasis versicolor is a skin infection caused by fungus. It is found mostly in young people. Any person infected with this will have discolored patches on his skin. These patches can be light or reddish-brown in colour. It is neither a permanent nor a serious infection. Tinea versicolor mainly affects skin on the chest and back. It affects only the top layer of the skin. It is a non-contagious disease.
Common symptom for Tinea Versicolor
The most common symptoms of tinea versicolor are light brown or white patches on the skin.
These patches are most noticeable during summer season.
Rashes on the trunk are one of the symptoms. Generally rashes of tinea versicolor do not appear on the face.
Itch on the patches, which become more intense with sweat or overheating.
Tinea Versicolor Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet
Malassezia furfur
Tinea versicolor is caused by a yeast called Malassezia furfur. It is a type of fungus. This yeast likes fat; therefore tinea versicolor is common among people with more sebaceous glands.
This fungus is present almost everywhere in environment. It is also present on human skin. But during summer season or high temperature it grows rapidly. Due to this rapid growth the natural balance of the fungus is disturbed, causing patches on the skin.
Other Causes for Tinea Versicolor
Some factors like pregnancy, burns, oral contraceptives, malnutrition and steroid therapy may contribute to tinea versicolor.
Tinea Versicolor home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers
Treatment for Tinea Versicolor
Treatment for tinea versicolor depends upon the overall health, age and medical history of the infected person.
Since tinea versicolor is caused by fungus, you can apply OTC antifungal creams twice daily.
Apply antidandruff shampoo that contains selenium sulfide on the patches.
Take bath daily, this will remove dead cells and fungus from your skin.
Tinea Versicolor : Home Remedies suggested by users
Eat healthy diet
Those who have tinea versicolor should eat a balanced and a healthy diet.
A healthy diet and good hygiene will help you to prevent reoccurrence of tinea versicolor.
Include raw fruits and vegetables in diet
Include raw fruits, raw vegetables and whole grains in your diet. This will strengthen your immune system by providing antioxidants.
Include lactic acid fermented food
Include lactic acid fermented food like yoghurt in your diet; it contains acidophilus which helps to maintain bacteria level and helps to prevent the spread of infection.
Other Diet
Avoid too much of white flour and sugar.
Garlic is a very good antifungal agent. Try chewing one or two cloves daily.
Other suggestions for Tinea Versicolor
Treating tinea versicolor may not get back your original skin color immediately.
Once treated tinea versicolor may reoccur.
Use baby powder to keep yourself dry.
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Cheap & effective way to cure TV in a week
suggested by alice on Sunday, December 9, 2007
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| I went on a vacation and tanned for 2 weeks straight, it cleared up half of the Tinea Versicolor on my body and i suffered from TV chronically for eight years. Recently I tried Sulphur powder (with only a few bucks you can get tons) mixed with alcohol, any brand that contains about 30~40 % alcohol.. vodka would be good. if you add in too little or too much alcohol it wont stay on ur skin. apply it on the affected area and leave it on for 5~10 mins until the alcohol has dried off. My TV faded within a week and the scaley texture disappeared. |
PROPOLIS TINCTURE REMEDY
suggested by olivia on Friday, December 7, 2007
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| Here is how I got rid of my tinea versicolor: 30 drops of Propolis tincture on a small piece of bread. Eat it 3 times a day on empty stomach. Keep this treatment for 2 months! To prevent tinea from recurring do this cure every year (February-March)! Apply propolis tincture(alcohol free) on the affected areas every evening after showering! In the morning apply organic calendula ointment. Do a body peel with (salt,lemon juice & olive oil mix) once a week! Replace the synthetic creams with olive oil, shower gels with organic soaps. Drink at least 33.8 oz. of water a day! Propolis is the best natural anti fungal remedy! |
NEEM AND TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OILS MASSAGE
suggested by Olivia on Friday, November 2, 2007
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| Besides the sea salt peel remedy you should also try to use margosa and tea tree organic soap bars. Once a week(preferably in the evening) after you do the sea salt peel massage your entire body with this mix:
(Prepare it once, it will last for a month!)
10 ml of virgin olive oil
3 drops of tea tree essential oil
3 drops of margosa essential oil.
Do not use more than the stated quantity!
Tea tree and margosa essential oils are the best anti fungal remedies! |
Versicolor at bay
suggested by Conley on Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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| I'm 54 and could write a book on the subject.Soaps,creams,oral med's,ect,ect,ect.
Long story short [for me at least]is start with your feet.You wouldn't believe how much of your blood is passing through those sweaty shoes that don't breath well and under your nails.So clean them,clip them and change your socks and shoes,often as you can.Sue was the closest with the Clotrimazole but get it in a topical solution and apply it to your toenails each time you shower.
Do some research on nail fungus to understand this problem and their consequence.My Best |
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