Hi, my boyfriend has been struggling with tinea versicolor pretty much all over the top half of his body. They are clustered reddish/brown patches that he gets every spring/summer. He went to the doctors a few years ago and they told him it was a fungus and provided him with antibiotics. Since we already know what the skin condition is, is there another remedy or medication we can buy without a prescription to get the fungus patches to go away? And also what can he use to keep them from coming back? Thank so much!
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Tinea versicolor is a harmless condition but the problem is cosmetic concern. You can apply Clotrimazole/Sertaconazole cream over the patches. Wash with Ketoconazole soap daily. For preventing from coming back, you need oral antifungal medicines such as Fluconazole which should be taken only with Doctor's Prescription. Consult with your Dermatologist for dosage and instructions.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Siva Subramanian.
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Suggest Remedy For Fungal Patches
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Tinea versicolor is a harmless condition but the problem is cosmetic concern. You can apply Clotrimazole/Sertaconazole cream over the patches. Wash with Ketoconazole soap daily. For preventing from coming back, you need oral antifungal medicines such as Fluconazole which should be taken only with Doctor s Prescription. Consult with your Dermatologist for dosage and instructions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siva Subramanian.