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 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