| Also there is a product called "HALT" by Norvell For the Spots themselves and Selum blue for your hair or the above 2 threads has a more complete list...specifically for Tinea Versicolor..if indeed that is the problem..Most all tanning salons (Hopefully) can recognize this problem as we are trained in the detection of that and many other disorders...HOWEVER, we are NOT Doctors and if you stopped at a salon and they don't recognize it either...I would not hesitate one minute to recommend you go to another Doctor to confirm their opinion if needed also...just as Jim suggested..
"Tinea versicolor is a fungus infection that mainly affects the skin of young people. This common condition is unsightly, but it is neither permanent nor serious. Spots can be either light- or reddish- brown or else lighter than the surrounding skin (hence, the name "versicolor"). There may be just a few spots, or there can be so many that they run together (like a shawl) and make it seem that islands of normal skin color are the spots, not the other way around.
What causes tinea versicolor?
The cause of this condition is a yeast called Pityrosporum orbiculare (which also is known as Malassezia furfur). This yeast is lipophilic, which means it likes fat. This explains why the condition is common on areas of the body that have a lot of sebaceous (oil) glands; mainly the chest, back, and shoulders. Sometimes, a few stray spots appear on the arms, legs, or groin. For some reason (fortunately!), the face rarely is affected.
This yeast is actually a normal resident of our skin. Factors like heat, humidity, and sweat help it proliferate in some people, resulting in a visible rash. Tinea versicolor is not contagious. Mostly, the condition appears in warm weather, or, at any rate, becomes noticeable only when we wear more revealing clothes and the sun tans the rest of the skin and highlights the parts affected by fungus.
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