Dr Rajesh Shah’s advise on Tinea (pityriasis) Versicolor:
Homeopathy can cure it.
Very strongly recommended. |
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Tinea Versicolor
Definition:
Tinea (pityriasis) versicolor is a chronic fungal (yeast) infection of the skin mainly which is observed in children as well as in adults. This condition is commonly observed in people especially in tropical and subtropical countries such as India. It has a tendency to stay on for many months or even years, as fungus tends to be resistant to many treatments.
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Causes:
It is caused by the fungus. The year or fungus by the name Pityrosporum ovale normally found on skin mainly on upper back and chest region.
Triggering and maintaining factor:
1. Hot climate
2. Excessive sweating
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Symptoms:
1. It may cause loss of skin color (hypopigmentation) or increase in skin color (hyperpigmentation) macules with sharp edges and fine scales.
2. Itching
Diagnosis:
1.Clinical presentation of the Tinea Versicolor
2.Skin scrapings of affected area for microscopic examination
3.Culture
Conventional Treatment:
1.Antifungal creams containing ketoconazole or miconazole or clotrimazole
2.Selsun shampoo containing more than 1% selenium sulfide. It is normally applied to the skin and washed off after 10 minutes
Homeopathic approach for the treatment of Tinea Versicolor
Homeopathy works extremely well in the cases of Tinea Versicolor. One may expect complete recovery. Some the commonly indicated medicines include Tellurium, Bacillinum, Sulphur, Psorinum, Natrum muriaticum. The right medicine is selected on the basis of patient’s individual symprtoms.
Homeopathy is strongly recommended.
Related condition: Pityriasis rosea, Tinea alba, Tinea Corporis
Case study of Tinea Versicolor
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