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 Selected Product Safety Information
Do not use OXISTAT® Cream and Lotion if you have hypersensitivity to any ingredient of this product.
Use the product only externally. OXISTAT is not to be used in the eyes or vagina. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes. Do not cover the treated area unless directed otherwise by your physician.
Use the medication for the full treatment time recommended by your physician, even though symptoms may have improved.
Inform the physician if the area of application shows signs of increased irritation, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing. In clinical studies with OXISTAT, the most commonly reported side effects were itching and burning.
If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, consult with physician prior to using this product. 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
