Most men sweat a lot due to their faster metabolic rate and while many men shower after exercising some men do not. Sweat often leads to fungus growth and sweat along with external humidity can lead to problems such as skin rash yeast infection. Common areas that are affected by skin rash yeast infection include the grin region, armpits, back and neck. In order to find a good male yeast infection treatment accurate diagnoses have to be made and then topical antifungal medicines with the ingredient clotrimazole can be used to treat the problem. Oral antibiotics may also be required if the problem has spread to more than 1 region and Fluconazole or similar medicines will be prescribed by a doctor.
Tinea Versicolor
(Pityriasis Versicolor)
Pronounced: tin-EE-ah ver-si-COH-lar; pit-AH-rye-i-sis ver-si-COH-lar
Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH
Definition
Tinea versicolor is a type of dermatomycosis that is caused by a fungus that interferes with normal tanning. Dermatomycosis is a term that includes a variety of superficial skin infections caused by fungi or yeast. These types of infections almost always only affect skin, hair, and/or nails. In people with severe immune problems, these infections can become more serious and invasive.
Tinea versicolor can result in uneven skin color. Tinea versicolor usually affects the back, upper arms, underarms, chest, and neck. It rarely affects the face.
Tinea Versicolor
Causes
The fungus that causes tinea versicolor, Malassezia furfur, is normally present in small numbers on the skin and scalp. Overgrowth of the yeast leads to infection.
Risk Factors
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.
Risk factors for tinea versicolor include:
* Age: more common in adolescents and young adults
* Sex: more common in men
* Skin: more common in people with naturally oily or excessively sweaty skin
* Climate: more common in warm and humid climates
Symptoms
Symptoms include:
* Uneven skin color, with either white or light brown patches
* Light scaling on affected areas
* Slight itching, which is worse when the person is hot
* Patches most noticeable in summer months
Diagnosis
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. You may need to be referred to a doctor who specializes in skin disorders (a dermatologist).
The doctor may use an ultraviolet light to see the patches more clearly and may scrape the patch to send a sample for testing.
Treatment
Treatment options for tinea versicolor include the following:
Medications Applied to the Skin
Selenium sulfide lotion (2.5%) or shampoo (1%) applied daily for a week and then monthly for several months to prevent recurrences. Several other medicated creams and ointments are also available.
Medications Taken by Mouth
Prescription antifungal medications taken by mouth have the advantage of convenience and shorter treatment duration. However, they are more expensive and associated with more adverse effects. Some people cannot take antifungal medications. Tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking and any medical problems you have.
Once the infection is successfully treated, your skin will naturally return to its normal color. However, this process usually takes several months. Also, the condition may improve in the winter only to return again in the summer months.
Prevention
Avoiding excessive heat and sweating may reduce your risk of tinea versicolor.
RESOURCES:
American Academy of Dermatology
http://www.aad.org
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