Tinea Versicolor
Alternate Names : Pityriasis Versicolor
What can be done to prevent the condition?
Good hygiene, including regular bathing with a mild soap and drying the skin
well with a towel, can minimize tinea versicolor. Once the condition has been
diagnosed, the individual can use antifungal soaps and other products as
prescribed by the healthcare provider.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Tinea versicolor has no significant long-term effects.
What are the risks to others?
Tinea versicolor can be spread by sexual contact or through contaminated
towels and other objects.
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