Diagnosis and Treatment
Tinea versicolor is easy to recognize. Your doctor will probably know right away if you have it. He or she may take scrapings from the rash to view under a microscope, which helps identify the fungus.
It can take a while for skin color to return to normal
It's quite easy to get rid of the fungus but it can take weeks or months for the skin to regain its normal color, therefore it is important for you to continue to take your medication as prescribed by your doctor until the fungal infection is cleared.
You can treat versicolor
Versicolor is easy to treat—although it can come back during warm weather. Treatment usually includes:
- Careful skin care to prevent oiliness Helpful tips
- A topical antifungal—a cream or lotion applied to the skin. OXISTAT® CREAM is indicated for tinea versicolor
Important Product Safety Information
OXISTAT® is approved for topical use in these skin infections:
- OXISTAT® CREAM and OXISTAT® LOTION—for athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm due to Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum.
- OXISTAT® CREAM—for tinea (pityriasis) versicolor due to Malassezia furfur.
- OXISTAT® CREAM—for ringworm, jock itch and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor in children. Please note: these conditions are rare in children under age 12.
The most common side effects reported with OXISTAT® were itching and burning.
OXISTAT® CREAM and OXISTAT® LOTION are not for ophthalmic or intravaginal use.
For more information, consult your healthcare provider.
Please see the link to the Full Prescribing Information below.
OXISTAT® (oxiconazole nitrate) Cream & Lotion Full Prescribing Information
