Chromophytosis – Colorful lichen

Tinea versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor)

What chromophytosis?

Дерматомикоз – кожная инфекция, caused by fungi or yeasts. Pityriasis versicolor is a type of ringworm, that cause some types of yeast.

Отрубевидный лишай – причины появления

Fungus, which causes chromophytosis, It is generally in small amounts in the skin and scalp. Excessive its development leads to the spread of infection.

Risk factors for tinea versicolor

Factors, that may increase the risk of tinea versicolor include:

• Age: infection of susceptible adolescents and young adults;
• Skin: It is more common in people with oily or too sweaty skin;
• Climate: more common in warm and humid climates;
• Weakened immune system.

Отрубевидный лишай у человека – симптомы

The symptoms of tinea versicolor include:

• Uneven skin color, with white or light-brown spots;
• Slight itching, that gets worse, with increasing ambient temperature.

Chromophytosis usually occurs on the back, chest and neck. This can result in uneven skin color, which may occur for several months after treatment of infection.

Diagnosis of tinea versicolor

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical examination. Maybe, you will be directed to the doctor, who specializes in diseases of the skin (dermatologist). The doctor may use an ultraviolet light, to more clearly see the scope of tinea versicolor. The doctor may take a sample from the infected area of ​​skin, for further testing.

Отрубевидный лишай – лечение

Treatments include tinea versicolor:

Cream of tinea versicolor

Antifungal creams and shampoos, containing selenium sulfide, ketoconazole, Zinc pyrithione, usually, preferably for the treatment of tinea versicolor. They are usually applied once daily for one to four weeks.

Отрубевидный лишай – лечение таблетками, tablets from multi-colored lichen

Oral antifungal drugs are quite effective in the fight against pityriasis versicolor. However, they can not be taken for long periods. Also, they are more expensive and can cause side effects. Some people contraindicated oral antifungal medications. Please consult with your doctor.

After successful treatment of tinea versicolor, natural color of the skin is restored within a few months. Also, the development of tinea versicolor may slow down in the winter,and become more active in the summer.

Preventing tinea versicolor

If you know, that your body tends to intensify chromophytosis, Avoid exposure to excessive heat or sweating.