Remedies For Tinea Versicolor

Antifungal Ointment

This tends to be the most basic tinea versicolor treatment and thus is tried before most other options. It involves an ointment, cream, or lotion applied to the affected area. The cream contains an antifungal ingredient, such as ketoconazole, terbinafine, miconazole, or clotrimazole, and this ingredient will kill the fungal overgrowth on the skin. Antifungal ointments are available as both prescription and over-the-counter medications. Patients can start by purchasing an over-the-counter option with a milder concentration of antifungal ingredients, but if the condition does not improve after four weeks, they should visit a doctor. At a doctor's office, they can get a stronger version of antifungal cream. The precise instructions vary depending on which option they receive, but typically it's applied to the skin and left on for somewhere between four to twelve hours. Patients should read the usage recommendations on the product to see the best way to use it.

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