“Fungal Skin Infection of Many Colors” (Tinea Versicolor) | Pathogenesis, Symptoms and Treatment

Lesson on the fungal skin infection known as Tinea versicolor ("Variety of colors"). Tinea versicolor is a common skin infection due to the fungus Malassezia furfur. Infection with this fungus leads to characteristic skin changes with “a variety of colors”, including hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation, and erythematous changes. This fungus causes these changes by producing a compound that affects the melanin producing cells in our body. In the lesson, we discuss many of the risk factors that cause this condition along with the specific details of the pathogenesis, and how we go about diagnosing and treating this condition.

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[mrblack]

After 2 years of having TV and trying literally everything to treat it and remove it, I have finally found what works. I watched so many videos on YouTube on how to treat I figured out how to deal with it and thought I’d come back and share with everybody else. I went to the doctor and got a prescription for a cream called Lamisil (anti fungal cream). I used it for a a week or 2 and it completely went away. Thing is it will come away tho but you can CONTROL it. What I did to control it was use the cream again till it went away, then bought tea tree oil (the moisturizer kind for the body), apply the tea tree oil on your body every night before you sleep and it will make sure your tv does NOT come back. At least that’s what worked for me. If you’re reading this you should try it.

[Missbecca]

Use virgin coconut oil and reduce sugar intake.I have been struggling with tinea versicolor 4 years now, i tried several creams but once i started using coconut oil it cleared within two weeks.I also reduced on sugar intake.Good luck in your healing journey.

[NaaBegNoFriend]

My Son went away to school 🇺🇸 and developed this. I thought it may be difference in tap water since I'm in 🇨🇦. I told him put tea tree oil drops on his washrag with his soap regularly. It cleared up and the other kids did it too.

[chadhamby]

I have it pretty severely, it’s all over. I personally use the medicated selsun blue, it has a small percentage of selenium sulfide in it. I simply apply it all over my body prior to showering, let it dry and then rinse it off. This does not work over night, it takes time and dedication but you will begin to see results eventually. Yes, this is recurring, if you stop for too long it comes back. Again, this is my personal experience. I hope this can help out at least help ease some of you. 🙏🏻

[arebeabridgewater]

We call it 'shifting clouds ' in The Bahamas and My siblings and I all had it when we were younger but mine had stopped for a few years. I'm 33 now and it's back with a vengeance and spreading so much more than it used to🤦🏾‍♀️

[kristianfisher]

Thanks homie! Been irritating finding resolve. I’m taking your advice based off of your video likes, and my 200+ credited college hours that carry no degree. Wish me luck.

[Ehwtf]

So it's not about skin hygiene. All these time I've been scrubbing my skin in the shower hoping they'd disappear🤦🏽‍♀️

[Luna-whtq]

Immune system plays a role as well .

Canadian here . I have chronic pain and hyper mobility. When my system flairs up I tend to sweat a lot especially at night .

I have this skin condition .

You can help yourself with this by covering your skin from UV exposure .

Head and shoulders can help reduce the appearance .

Hypo and hyper pigmentation is 100 % accurate .


So to share my patches, I have hyperpigmentation on my chest and trunk, and in my arms I have hypopigmentation .

If I could post my patches I would .

All I can say is that it’s a pain in the butt and it does create some self esteem issues . 😢

Good luck to anyone with this .

[ruthwright]

I found this video extremely helpful....thank you

[bullayokamirahgumpad]

Hi guys. You can consider purchasing Head and Shoulders Shampoo. It is very affordable. I’ve been suffering from TV for 17 years. I bought this specific shampoo and after a couple of days, it’s gone. It lightened my skin and I am confident now😇

[arubanman]

Oil of oregano (specifically the vulgare species) helps me when I get a flare up of this. I put some on a cotton ball and cover it all. It smells horrible and burns but works every time!

[uzoaguqueen]

Currently facing this issue 😣 taken all sorts of medications

[MohitS]

Gre8 work man you deserve More attention and i share your videos as much i can keep doing good work

[leilannimoore]

When I was in high school in TN I developed this all over my back and under my bewbs I was super self conscious. Doc gave me some steroid creams that barely kept it a bay now as an adult (now living in WA) I still flare ups and permanent hyperpigmentation. Tanning has help even out some of the patches but if I stop it comes right back.

[timsieho]

Mine went away when I went vegan. I also use Selenium Sulphide and that clear it all up. If only I knew years ago that this was the solution I would have done it way back! This is what worked for me, it might work for you also.

[underthecanopy]

That's the problem with conventional medicine. Sweep the symptoms under the rug with pharmaceuticals, totally ignore the root cause. 80% of people with tinea that accept treatment end up having a recurrence. Gotta fix the gut dysbiosis, stress and diet if you want to keep it gone.

[xDomglmao]

00:36 Hmm, wiki says: "Tinea versicolor is a condition characterized by a skin eruption on the trunk and proximal extremities.[1] The majority of tinea versicolor is caused by the fungus Malassezia globosa, although Malassezia furfur is responsible for a small number of cases"

[dohamohamed]

I'm always love watching your videos and your way to explain any case 💙🌼🔝

[hyreelk]

Finally i got my answer to why n how mine came to be...in the past it is my chronic steroid medication...now im getting a recurrent again...

[donnahobson]

This is very detailed, but more info than I needed. Go to 5:38 for Treatments.