How to identify tinea versicolor

The symptoms of skin diseases are very similar, and many people without medical knowledge find it difficult to identify which skin disease they have. Pityriasis versicolor is a very common skin disease, and the identification method of pityriasis versicolor is also very simple. If the patient himself is not completely sure what skin disease he has, it is better to go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis to avoid missing the best treatment period.

1. Overview

Nowadays, urban residents are under great pressure in life, which will cause many problems, and many other problems will also appear on the skin. Many skin diseases are caused by the current environmental pollution, high pressure of life, etc. For example, vitiligo, erythema, black spots, etc. are relatively common skin problems. If you suffer from such skin problems, we should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to make ourselves aware of the situation. Especially when you are not sure whether you have vitiligo or other skin diseases, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment. So how does skin CT testing distinguish between vitiligo and tinea versicolor?

2. Steps/Methods:

1. As for tinea versicolor, it generally refers to some chronic fungal infections of the skin stratum corneum with relatively mild symptoms and generally no symptoms. If the skin is damaged, bran-like scales will generally appear.

2. Symptoms such as hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation, etc., and in general, if there are skin lesions, you can directly examine them under a microscope. In general, you can see typical tinea versicolor hyphae, which makes the diagnosis very easy. And in general, if it is a large area of ​​tinea versicolor, oral ketoconazole treatment is generally required.

3. However, the cause of vitiligo is still not very clear. The cause of tinea versicolor is generally caused by bacterial infection. As for vitiligo, it is generally mainly due to genetic factors and has a greater relationship with the body's own immune system.

3. Notes:

There are many kinds of skin problems, and we should use different methods to treat them effectively. But no matter what method is used, the main thing is to have a more positive attitude, actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment and rehabilitation, and persist, so that your skin can be best maintained.