The most common symptoms faced by people experiencing this condition are, scaly patches of discolored skin, patches that become prominent after sun exposure, and mild to severe itching. Although, tinea versicolor can appear on any part of the body, it most commonly affects a patient’s chest, back, upper arms and neck. There are many over the counter antifungal creams that can help you tide over this condition. In addition to this, you may also indulge in some of the home remedies mentioned below in order to experience effective relief.
- Keep your skin dry and moisture free. Fungus flourishes in warm and moist areas, thus ensuring that your skin is dry at all times will help in curtailing the growth of fungus. Wearing loose cotton clothes will help you achieve this, as cotton absorbs sweat effectively and allows better ventilation.
- Use an anti fungal soap while bathing, and dry your self thoroughly with a soft cotton towel. You may use a hair drier set at a normal temperature to dry the affected skin.
- Shampoos contain a certain chemical element called selenium. Selenium is very effective in eliminating fungal infections. You may apply a thin layer of shampoo on your affected skin before going to bed at night for effective results. Wash the shampoo off in the morning.
- You may also apply dilute tea tree oil on the affected areas of your skin. Tea tree oil is a very effective anti fungal agent, and will help in eliminating the rash effectively.
- Wash your clothes, bedcovers, and other personal garments in a hot water containing at least 5 drops of tea tree oil. This will ensure that all the fungus attached to your cloths or bed covers are completely eliminated. This will help you avoid any future encounters with tinea versicolor.
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