Treatment for tinea versicolor?
Tinea versicolor is a fungal skin infection that often only ever shows up as white spots in tanned skin. Normally the skin releases the pigment melanin when exposed to excessive levels of UV light as a way to protect itself, but the fungus secretes an enzyme that blocks melanin synthesis. This leads to the apparently "untanned" white spots we see on the skin that represent the fungus, such as on the forearms, torso and back. Of course the infection can get worse, and show up in a number of ways, from reddish and even purplish spots, and is frequently associated with a pricking sensation when exposed to heat. The good news is that this yeast is relatively easy to get rid of. Regular massage with oils such as sesame and coconut, followed by exfoliation with mung bean powder and/or a loofa is a good general treatment and preventative strategy. The massage oils can also be infused with other, more active medicinal oils to kill the fungus, including Neem oil, or essential oils such as Lavender and Tea tree. Garlic is also a good treatment, prepared as tincture, or the fresh juice applied directly to the skin, left on for 10-15 minutes until dry, and then washed off. Active treatment usually takes a week or so before the fungus is killed, and thereafter preventative measures can be undertaken. As with all yeast infections, make sure to limit your refined carbohydrate intake, including sweets, sugar, sweet fruits, bread, milk, beer and wine.
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Apply the oil, let it sit for 20-30 minutes, and then wash it off with mung bean powder which is a natural exfoliant. See the section on self-massage and bathing under the 'daily regimen':
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Once the oil is removed you can use the loofa, and also you can do the loofa before, oil after, and then finally the mung bean powder scrub.
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