How to Get Rid of Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) Skin Condition

Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) is a fairly common skin condition caused by an overgrowth of yeast on parts of the human body. Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor)skin infection is usually easily treated with Selsun Blue Shampoo that is found in most drug stores. Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor)skin condition is treated with the Selsun Blue Shampoo because it contains selenium sulfide which kills the yeast overgrowth; thus, getting rid of the yeast skin infection.

Things You'll Need

• Selsun Blue Shampoo (1% selenium sulfide shampoo

Instructions

1. Use an exfoliator to speed up the process of getting rid of Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor). In the shower, apply an exfoliator such as St. Ives Apricot Scrub to the Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) skin condition and surrounding areas. This removes a layer of the skin infection and ables the Selsun Blue shampoo to penetrate the Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) skin condition easier. Thoroughly dry the entire body after showering to prevent any further growth of Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) skin condition. Remember, yeast love humid areas.

2. Wear old clothing because Selsun Blue shampoo can be messy and may stain fabrics. Apply the Selsun Blue Shampoo to the affected area(s) and surrounding areas to get rid of the Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) skin condition before bedtime. It is also helpful to wear sweatpants and long sleeved shirts to prevent the Selsun Blue shampoo from getting onto bedding. Shower the Selsun Blue shampoo off after waking up.

3. Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) skin condition will usually begin to resolve within a few weeks if the above steps are taken. The Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) skin infection locations should be treated three times a week with the exfoliator and Selsun Blue Shampoo until a week after symptoms have disappeared.

4. If the Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) skin condition does not disappear, then a stronger medication may be needed to get rid of the skin infection. Antifungal foot medicines, women yeast infection medications, as well as prescription medications are helpful in ridding Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) skin condition.

5. Wash all clothing and bedding in hot water (if labels on clothing allow it) to help treat the Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) skin condition. This prevents any further skin infection areas from popping up or spreading. Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) skin condition yeast is killed by doing this.