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billable · 06-04-2006, 03:59 PM

Thanks for the input Mike.

PJ, if you want to tell oif you still have the fungus on your skin, the yeast colony on your skin will flouresce (glow) yellow under UV light (like from a tanning bed).

About 3/4 of the infections clear up from topical treatments. If it proves more stubborn, you may have to go to the doc and get an oral antifungal. Topicals vary on how fast they work.

2% Ketoconazole cream applied once daily for 11-22 days
2% Ketoconazole shampoo regimen (lathered over affected and surrounding areas and left on for at least 5 minutes before rinsing) applied once daily for 3 consecutive days
1% Terbinafine solution applied twice daily for 1 week
1% Clotrimazole solution applied once daily for 1 week

All of the above info is readily available on the internet. Google "treating tinea versicolor" to learn more.

06-04-2006, 03:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
billable I'm Banned Join Date: Feb 1 2006 Location: Tennessee Age: 47 Posts: 4,181 Rep Power: 0	Re: Help!! Do I have Tinea Versicolor?????? Thanks for the input Mike. PJ, if you want to tell oif you still have the fungus on your skin, the yeast colony on your skin will flouresce (glow) yellow under UV light (like from a tanning bed). About 3/4 of the infections clear up from topical treatments. If it proves more stubborn, you may have to go to the doc and get an oral antifungal. Topicals vary on how fast they work. 2% Ketoconazole cream applied once daily for 11-22 days 2% Ketoconazole shampoo regimen (lathered over affected and surrounding areas and left on for at least 5 minutes before rinsing) applied once daily for 3 consecutive days 1% Terbinafine solution applied twice daily for 1 week 1% Clotrimazole solution applied once daily for 1 week All of the above info is readily available on the internet. Google "treating tinea versicolor" to learn more.