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Tinea Versicolor Topic Guide

Tinea Versicolor Tinea Versicolor: Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that causes discolored patches of skin. The rash typically affects the chest, mid back, shoulders, and sometimes the arms. Topical antifungal medications and oral medications treat tinea versicolor.
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A rash is a visible skin outbreak. Examples of noninfectious rashes include eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, hives, and allergic dermatitis. Types of infectious rashes include ringworm, impetigo, scabies, herpes, chickenpox, and shingles. Rashes may be caused by fungi, viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Treatment depends upon the type of rash.

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Tinea Versicolor Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins

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salicylic acid and urea topical Salicylic Acid And Urea Topical

Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer layer of skin...learn more »

ammonium lactate topical Ammonium Lactate Topical

Ammonium lactate is a combination of lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide. Ammonium lactate is a moisturizer...learn more »

terbinafine Terbinafine

Terbinafine is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus...learn more »

selenium sulfide topical Selenium Sulfide Topical

Selenium sulfide is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing on your skin...learn more »

ketoconazole topical Ketoconazole Topical

Ketoconazole topical is an antifungal medication that prevents fungus from growing on your skin...learn more »

miconazole topical Miconazole Topical

Miconazole topical is an antifungal medication. Miconazole topical prevents fungus from growing on your skin...learn more »

terbinafine topical Terbinafine Topical

Terbinafine is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus...learn more »

ciclopirox topical Ciclopirox Topical

Ciclopirox is an antifungal medicine that prevents fungus from growing on your skin...learn more »

econazole topical Econazole Topical

Econazole is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus...learn more »

ketoconazole Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus...learn more »

fluconazole Fluconazole

Fluconazole is an antifungal medicine...learn more »