In the early stages of tinea versicolor, red papules and pimples appear, accompanied by flaking.
Tinea versicolor is a skin disease caused by fungal infection, mostly seen on the back of the hands, arms and legs and other parts of the limbs, early patients will appear red papules, papules and other symptoms. With the aggravation of the condition, it will gradually evolve into red plaques, accompanied by flaking, but the entire border is clear.
If not treated in time, the lesion surface will continue to invade the surrounding skin, causing itching, peeling and so on, and after scratching, local thickening and moss-like changes will occur.
Tinea versicolor is mainly treated with antibacterial drugs such as ketoconazole ointment, clotrimazole cream, bifonazole cream, etc. If the itching is obvious, you can use boric acid lotion, glycerite lotion and other drugs, specific need to follow the doctor’s instructions.
Tinea versicolor is contagious, it is recommended to consult a doctor for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.