Pityriasis Versicolor - Tinea Versicolor Pityriasis Versicolor, also known as Tinea Versicolor or Tinea Alba is a common skin condition caused by the overgrowth of a yeast fungus on the skin. The affected areas of skin, usually on the upper back and chest, becomes scaly and developes pale red or brownish patches. The condition is most noticable on people with darker or tanned skin. Luckily the condition is not serious or contagious. Outbreaks of this conditions can be treated with Ketoconazole shampoo (Nizoral) and Selenium sulphide shampoo (Selsun). Both are antifungals used primarily to treat scalp disorders.
Nizoral Shampoo Contains Ketoconazole 2% which kills the cause of the condition. Simply apply undiluted to the affected areas and leave for 5 mins before washing off. Repeat this for 5 days.   More info...		Selsun Shampoo Contains Selenium sulphide. It is not licensed for Pityriasis Versicolor but it works. Dilute the shampoo 1:1 with water, apply to the affected areas, leave to dry and wash off 24 hours later. This should be repeated twice a week for 4 weeks.   More info...

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