How to treat pityriasis versicolor

The so-called tinea versicolor is clinically called tinea versicolor. Because it only occurs in summer and the symptoms are aggravated when sweating, it is named tinea versicolor. And because pityriasis versicolor is contagious to a certain extent, many patients are worried that their disease will be transmitted to their family members, so they want to cure their disease as soon as possible to prevent their family members from being troubled by pityriasis versicolor.

Speaking of how to treat pityriasis versicolor, since it is a disease that harms the local skin, the treatment is mainly based on local topical medications. However, for those with severe symptoms and recurring attacks, oral medications are needed for treatment. The specific methods of treating tinea versicolor are as follows:

a. Although the effect of Chinese herbal cream is slow, it can achieve a complete cure. Patients can generally see obvious results of the combined treatment of tinea versicolor in 3 days, and the skin can be restored to its original state in 7 days.

b. Rub with vinegar or dip in sliced ​​ginger and rub it. Apply externally with 10% Tuqinpi tincture, 5%-10% glacial acetic acid solution or edible white vinegar and other low-concentration tinea medicine. First wipe with 20% to 40% sodium thiosulfate solution, and then wipe with 4% hydrochloric acid solution after it dries.

The above method is used 2-3 times a day for 4-6 weeks. During treatment, underwear, sheets and other bedding should be used separately and boiled and disinfected frequently.

c. Usually use 3% clotrimazole cream or the Chinese medicine ointment Baofuling to apply to the affected area. You should take a shower before applying the medicine. It is best to use a loofah to gently wipe off the scales and then apply the medicine.

Tinea versicolor initially manifests itself as scattered spots on the skin with clear edges and a diameter of several millimeters to several centimeters. Over time, they often merge into large patches, and small bran-like scales can be seen on the epidermis. The color can vary, depending on the patient's skin color, sun exposure, severity of the disease, etc. Light spots caused by hypopigmentation are the most common, and others may include light brown spots or light red spots. They are prone to occur in areas with rich sweat glands such as the chest, abdomen and back, and sometimes may affect the face, neck and other parts. There are often no symptoms, or only mild itching.

Now that you know how to treat pityriasis versicolor, friends who sweat a lot in the summer are hoped to learn more about the treatment methods of this disease. Especially males in adolescence need to pay attention to the treatment methods of pityriasis versicolor. In normal times, you should also pay attention to your back, chest, armpits and other parts that are prone to sweating to see if there are any symptoms of pityriasis versicolor.