How to Treat Tinea Versicolor?

Use an antifungal shampoo or body wash containing selenium sulfide, ketoconazole, or zinc pyrithione on the affected skin

Apply topical antifungal creams or lotions such as clotrimazole, miconazole, ketoconazole, or terbinafine

Leave the antifungal wash on the skin for the recommended time before rinsing

Use treatment daily or as directed for 1 to 4 weeks

Keep the skin cool and dry

Wear loose, breathable clothing

Reduce sweating when possible

Use oral antifungal medication only if prescribed by a healthcare professional

Follow up with a healthcare professional if the rash is widespread, recurrent, or not improving

Use maintenance antifungal treatment if recurrences are frequent

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