Tinea

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Overview of Tinea

Tinea is the name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus. Types of tinea include ringworm, athlete’s foot and jock itch. These infections are usually not serious, but they can be uncomfortable. You can get them by touching an infected person, from damp surfaces such as shower floors, or even from a pet.

Symptoms of Tinea

Acidic bleach from the growing yeast causes areas of skin to be a different color than the skin around them. These can be individual spots or patches. Specific signs and symptoms of the infection include:

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Patches that are white, pink, red, or brown and may be lighter or darker than the skin around them.

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Spots that don’t tan the way the rest of your skin does.

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Spots that show up more boldly when you do tan.

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Spots that may occur anywhere on your body but are most commonly seen on your neck, chest, back, and arms.

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Spots that are dry and scaly and may itch or hurt, although this is rare.

The spots may disappear during cool weather and get worse during warm and humid weather.

Causes of Tinea

The yeast that causes tinea versicolor, Malassezia, grows on normal, healthy skin. But these things can trigger an overgrowth that causes the infection:

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Oily skin

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Living in a hot climate

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Sweating a lot

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Hormonal changes

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A weakened immune system

Because the yeast grows naturally on your skin, tinea versicolor isn’t contagious. It’s more likely to affect teens and young adults. For some people, it can cause emotional distress and feelings of self-consciousness.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Tinea

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