Tinea Versicolor

Alternate Names : Pityriasis Versicolor

What can be done to prevent the condition?

Good hygiene, including regular bathing with a mild soap and drying the skin well with a towel, can minimize tinea versicolor. Once the condition has been diagnosed, the individual can use antifungal soaps and other products as prescribed by the healthcare provider.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

Tinea versicolor has no significant long-term effects.

What are the risks to others?

Tinea versicolor can be spread by sexual contact or through contaminated towels and other objects.