Your treatment for white spots on the skin will depend on the severity of the fungus overgrowth and the location of the spots. If the case of tinea versicolor is mild and not easily detectable, an anti-fungal cream or shampoo should do the trick. If the infection is more severe and the white spots continue to spread or expand all over the body, you should seek medical advice at the earliest.
Some common methods of treating white spots on the skin include the use of topical creams and lotions or medication soaps or shampoos that contain ingredients such as pyrithione zinc or selenium sulfide. Oral medications may also be prescribed if necessary. In most cases, this form of treatment is successful and the white spots clear up over time. This may take a while though so be patient.
Some home remedies that you can try to reduce white spots on the skin are:
- Increase your intake of cabbage in your diet. Cabbage juice especially can help treat problems such as white spots on the skin. You could also apply cabbage leaves directly on the affected areas of the skin to make the most of the benefits of the juice.
- Ginger juice mixed with water and lemon juice helps increase blood circulation and may reduce the appearance of white spots on the skin.
- Apply the oil of holy basil on the skin to reduce white spots.
- Eat more figs and walnuts to help get rid of fungal skin infections such as tinea versicolor.
- Wear cotton clothes that allow the skin to breathe
- Avoid wearing tight clothes made of synthetic fabrics
- Avoid the use of oil-based skin products that exacerbate greasy skin
- Prevent overexposure to the sun by wearing a sun block and staying away from the harsh afternoon sunlight
- Reduce stress by practicing yoga and meditation
- Eat a balanced diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables
answered by A S