An-an Treatment
Treatment for this condition varies depending on which part of your body is affected and how much of your skin is covered by the patches. An-an treatment can either be applied directly to this affected area or taken as a pill.
Topical Medication
The most common form of an-an treatment is topical or treatment that is applied directly to the skin. Topical medicine can either be in the form of creams, lotions, soaps, and shampoos. An-an is usually treated with anti-fungal products containing ingredients with selenium sulfide, ketoconazole, or pyrithione zinc.
Medicated Cleansers
Some people, especially those living in warmer tropical climates, experience an-an more often. People living in or visiting places that are hot and humid are recommended to use antifungal soaps and shampoos from time to time, especially if they sweat excessively. This is to avoid the overgrowth of the fungus.
Anti-Fungal Pills
For patients with an-an that covers a large area of the body, doctors often prescribe antifungal pills to aid in controlling the overgrowth of the fungus. These pills are taken for a short period of time as an-an treatment. Pills are also prescribed if topical treatment is not effective or if an-an returns after treatment.
Key Takeaways
An-an, known as Tinea Versicolor, is a skin condition caused by the overgrowth of a fungus that naturally grows on the skin. An-an usually affects people living in warm tropical climates. People living in warm areas are prone to sweat heavily, which is a major cause of an-an.
An-an is not contagious and is treatable. Some home remedies can be used to treat mild an-an, but it is still best to consult a dermatologist before trying any treatment. Over-the-counter, anti-fungal topical treatments are usually prescribed to manage an-an. In severe cases, antifungal pills are also prescribed.
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