Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Tinea versicolor is a common skin infection caused by a fungus called Malassezia.

Patients should be instructed that tinea is contagious. Good and frequent handwashing should be stressed. Use only lukewarm water and mild soap for bathing or showering. Dry the skin carefully ...

Dermatophyte skin infections are the most frequent clinically seen fungal infections in the world (Abdel-Rahman et al., 2005). Tinea capitis infections are classified into three major groups ...

Spread the treatment beyond the border of the rash and allow the medication to absorb into your skin. Learn more about home remedies for ringworm. It may seem logical to keep ringworm covered with ...

Considering taking supplements to treat tinea versicolor? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of tinea versicolor. Follow the links to read common uses ...