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Treatment consists of applying antifungal medicines to the skin. These medications include clotrimazole, ketoconazole, and miconazole. Over-the-counter dandruff shampoos applied to the skin for 10 minutes each day in the shower may also help treat the skin. [read article]
Tests for Tinea Versicolor
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The skin lesion KOH exam is a test to diagnose a fungal infection of the skin. More
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A skin lesion biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin to diagnose or rule out an illness. More
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A skin lesion biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin to diagnose or rule out an illness. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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A Wood's lamp examination is a test that uses ultraviolet light to closely look at the skin. More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More
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Prescribed Medications for Tinea Versicolor
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KETOCONAZOLE (kee toe KON na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections. More
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CLOTRIMAZOLE (kloe TRIM a zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the mouth. More
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Antifungal; azole (imidazole derivative). More
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KETOCONAZOLE (kee toe KON na zole) is an antifungal medicine. This cream is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin. More
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Over the Counter Medications for Tinea Versicolor
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Antifungal; azole (imidazole derivative). More
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KETOCONAZOLE (kee toe KON na zole) is an antifungal medicine. This cream is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin. More
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Herbs and Supplements for Tinea Versicolor What's this?
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Selenium is a trace mineral found in soil, water, and some foods. It is an essential element in several metabolic pathways. Selenium deficiency can occur in areas w... More
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