Tinea versicolor is generally referred to as ringworm. Hydrocortisone ointment does not treat tinea versicolor. Hydrocortisone ointment is mainly used to treat atopic dermatitis, eczema, neurodermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and pruritus. It does not work to treat tinea versicolor. If you need to use the drug, you need to use it under the guidance of your doctor. Hydrocortisone ointment is a topical medication that can be used to treat atopic dermatitis, eczema, neurodermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and pruritus, and generally cannot be used to treat tinea versicolor. Treatment of tinea versicolor suggests that patients can use fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, miconazole, terbinafine and other topical drugs. Serious patients take oral terbinafine, fluconazole and so on. Tinea versicolor is contagious, and patients should pay attention to carefully disinfecting their clothes to prevent the spread of the disease. At the same time to develop good habits, conducive to the recovery of the disease. If you need to use drugs, need to be used under the guidance of a doctor.