Tinea versicolor

[Keert]

hi, i have tinea versicolor in face.im 23 years old.
im under treatment.nw its under control.now i have only some two or three patches in face.My question is ,can i do facial in beauty parlour...??Bcoz i have a doubt if i do facial,will tinea versicolor be affected more bcoz of the creams used during facial..Please advice


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[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Tinea versicolor is caused by a yeast called Malassezia furfur that lives in the skin of most adults. It can be aggravated in warm weather and hormonal disturbances. Other than that facials are less likely to aggravate the condition.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[Keert]

Thanks Doctor for your advice.

I am under treatment.I am using Butenaskin ointment during night.KZ soap for face and using selenium sulphide shampoo for face once in a week as adviced by my physician.
Is this medicines ok for tinea versicolor and can i do facial bcoz my skin tanned due to summer.But i have a worry if i do so will my tinea versicolor become worsen than now..
waiting for your advice :)

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Tinea versicolor is caused by a fungus that lives in the skin of almost all adults. Factors that can cause the fungus to become more visible include high humidity and immune or hormone abnormalities. Treatment involves topical and oral antifungal medicines. You should follow up with your doctor and get yourself prescribed topical antifungals. Facials won’t aggravate the condition.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.