After exposure at the beach, you will discover small white, pink or brunettes located on the chest, shoulders, neck or back. It may be Pityriasis versicolor, a yeast infectionbenign due to a fungus present in the natural commensal flora on the skin: Malessezia furfur. Little known, Pityriasis versicolor is actually a very common skin condition in summer. Heat, perspiration and the use of sunscreens create an environment conducive to the proliferation of this yeast, which appreciates acidic environments and therefore areas rich in seborrhea in young adults in particular.
This disease is not contagious and manifests itself only as unsightly rashes that can sometimes itch.
How to diagnose tinea versicolor
To diagnose tinea versicolor, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist. He performs a scotch test that he applies to the spots. It makes it possible to check during an examination under the microscope the possible presence of spores and filaments characteristic of the “summer fungus”.
How to treat yeast infection
If Tityriasis versicolor is diagnosed, a topical antifungal treatment such as selenium sulfide, intended to treat infections caused by fungi, will be prescribed to the patient. The generally foaming product should be applied over the entire surface of the body.
Note that recurrences are frequent because of the difficulty in distinguishing certain invisible foci on the body. In nearly 90%, the yeast infection can reappear within 2 years after the first infection, says the Huffington Post. In this case, maintenance treatment over several months will be recommended.
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