Tinea (pityriasis) versicolor is a chronic fungal (yeast) infection of the skin mainly which is observed in children as well as in adults. This condition is commonly observed in people especially in tropical and subtropical countries such as India. It has a tendency to stay on for many months or even years, as fungus tends to be resistant to many treatments.

Causes Tinea Versicolor:

It is caused by fungus. The year or fungus by the name Pityrosporum ovale is normally found on skin mainly on the upper back and chest region.

Triggering and maintaining factors:

• Hot climate
• Excessive sweating

Symptoms of Tinea Versicolor:

• It may cause loss of skin color (hypopigmentation) or an increase in skin color (hyperpigmentation) macules with sharp edges and fine scales.
• Itching

Diagnosis of Tinea Versicolor:

• Clinical presentation of the Tinea Versicolor
• Skin scrapings of the affected area for microscopic examination
• Culture

Conventional Treatment of Tinea Versicolor:

• Antifungal creams containing ketoconazole miconazole or clotrimazole
• Selsun shampoo contains more than 1% selenium sulfide. It is normally applied to the skin and washed off after 10 minutes.

Homeopathic approach for the treatment of Tinea Versicolor

Tinea Versicolor Homeopathy Medicines work extremely well in recurrent cases of Tinea Versicolor. One may expect a complete recovery. Some of the commonly indicated tinea Versicolor homeopathic medicines include Tellurium, Bacillinum, Sulphur, Psorinum, and Natrum muriaticum. The right medicine is selected on the basis of the patient's individual symptoms.