Understanding a Fungal Infection
of the Skin

Tinea versicolor is caused by a yeast type of skin fungus. It affects people of all ages and races, and occurs especially in warm weather. The condition is usually just called versicolor, which means "various colors".

Versicolor Symptom Spotter

You may have versicolor if you have:

  • Patches of uneven skin color, especially on your shoulders, back, chest or face
  • Scaling and itching in these areas

This fungus is an overgrown nuisance

Versicolor is an overgrowth of the yeast that lives normally on human skin. The infection most often develops when the skin is oily, moist or too warm.

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.

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OXISTAT® (oxiconazole nitrate) Cream & Lotion Full Prescribing Information

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