Tinea versicolor
Pityriasis versicolor, sometimes called tinea versicolor, is a common condition that causes small patches of skin to become scaly and discoloured.
Pityriasis versicolor is caused bya type of yeast called Malassezia. This yeast is found on the skin of over 90% of adults, where it normally lives without causing any problems. However, pityriasis v
Pityriasis versicolor can be treated with antifungal medicines . These are available as shampoos, creams and tablets. Antifungal shampoos Antifungal shampoos(such as ketoconazole or selenium sulphid
Overall, antifungal shampoos, creams and tablets are effectivein killing the yeast that causes pityriasis versicolor. However, it can take several weeks or months for your skin to return to its normal