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Is the Selsum Blue you refer to the shampoo? Or is there a lotion? I have been using the shampoo for a week, and it is now burning my skin. And has left my skin with a itchy scaley rough surface. Is there another OTC treatment available? Or is there an oral treatment available?
In Reply to: Tenia Versicolor posted by Delann Sherrod on May 31, 1999 at 14:31:08:
Hi, DeLann.
Selsun Blue is the least irritating stuff I now of that will do this for a reasonable price. Since you react to it, you need to see a doc for oral (also, oral stuff has lots of side effects-----READ THE PACKAGE INSERT BEFORE BUYING IT). There are also other topical (prescription) things to use. The doc has to know enough to make the right diagnosis!
The most important thing is for you to understand how they work so you will be sure to use them carefully for at least 4 weeks.
Let us know what you finally use & how it works.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Tinea Versicolor (prescription time) posted by Walt Stoll on June 01, 1999 at 11:52:32:
Gentlemen,
So, what would YOU suggest? I am so glad DeLann asked this question, because I had the very same problem, but just haven't gotten around to asking you about it. Brown leathery irritated things started happening.
I also think I recall reading two different selsun blue approaches - one was 2X per day, but the other was at night only. I might be able to handle the once per day...but should I bother?
You might remember that I'm taking Nystatin right now for candida...in a way, this might be easier, because I have a couple of different areas affected - lots of Selsun spots! I was also pretty sensitive to the smell of it after the minty scent wore off - it got pretty sulfer-y...ick.
Since we're talking about a less safe oral antifungal, what's the least offensive one? I can usually manipulate my dermatologist pretty well, since he's so bowled over by my success at controlling my rosacea without any of his other scary potions! tee hee!
I'm due for a check up, so I can just ask him for a scrip....
thanks guys!
trish
In Reply to: Tinea Versicolor (prescription time) - Walt/Bob? posted by trish on June 02, 1999 at 23:46:31:
Hi, trish.
I don't know the least toxic topical but your "bowled over" dermatologist should.
I usually recommend the 2X a day because of a slightly larger % success rate. Most people will respond to once a day.
Walt
In Reply to: Tenia Versicolor posted by Delann Sherrod on May 31, 1999 at 14:31:08:
Hi Delann,
I tried Selsun Blue also w/ same tingly scaly skin. I waited for the irritation to heal. What then really worked for me was an OTC athlete's foot cream - an antifungal cream. The main ingedient is clotrimazole 1 o/o. There was NO irritation at all. I applied it only once a day so it took a few extra weeks to clear up. Started the once a day in late Dec '98. It was gone by March/April and it has not returned!
Good luck,
Cheryl
In Reply to: Re: Tinea Versicolor (prescription time) - Walt/Bob? posted by Walt Stoll on June 03, 1999 at 15:52:59:
I was searching the web and a doctor was recommending a tea tree plant or something like that. My tinea comes in the summer and fades away in the winter. Is their a cure for tenia? Is it contagous? What's the best treatment, because I stay gone alot being that I'm in the military. Everytime I see a Army doctor I always have to tell them what I have. So, do you see my delima.
Thank You
Mr. Anthony
In Reply to: Re: Tinea Versicolor (prescription time) - Walt/Bob? posted by Mr. Anthony on November 02, 1999 at 08:25:07:
Hi, Mr Anthony.
Wasn't there a guy by that name on TV (back in the '50s-'60s) who gave a million dollars to some person, every week (30 minute show) to see how it would change their lives? Are you THAT person (grin)?
Anyhow, your problem (IF the diagnosis is correct.) does NOT "come in the summer and fade away in the winter".
One of the peculiarities of this condition is that the infested skin will not tan. SO, you notice it more in the summer and less in the winter. It is ALWAYS there!
If you have not spent enough time on the archives about this, go to the link I have prepared for you below. Ihis is VERY curable problem but you have to understand what you are doing since most docs will not go to the bother of teaching you what you need to know.
THEN, if you still have questions, write again.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Tenia Versicolor: same Selsun Blue irritation posted by Cheryl Lennon on June 06, 1999 at 15:12:59:
I have used selsun blue shampoo to treat this skin condition but it does nothing. I have been to many demotologists but none of them can give me relief for this condition. I have taken tablets such as Nizoral, Lamisil and evening primrose oil but none of them help. What can I do to get rid of this terrible skin fungus?
In Reply to: Re: Tenia Versicolor: same Selsun Blue irritation posted by Melissa Regis on November 04, 1999 at 13:04:00:
In Reply to: Re: Tinea Versicolor (prescription time) - Walt/Bob? posted by Walt Stoll on June 03, 1999 at 15:52:59:
Hello, I am 18yrs old and have been diagnosed by a dermatologist with tinea veriscolor. He prescribel the oral nizoral treatment along with the nizoral cream and ZNP bar. I've had the patches all over my face and body for almost two months and the treatment dosent seem to be working, what can I do?
Sincerely,
Crystal Dixon
P.S.
I am African-American, does this make a difference?
In Reply to: Re: Tenia Versicolor: The best remedy posted by Aurea Regis on November 04, 1999 at 13:10:39:
Hi, Aurea.
You left the page before your note was posted. See "instructions" about this. I, for one, would be most interested in "the best remedy".
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Tenia Versicolor: same Selsun Blue irritation posted by Melissa Regis on November 04, 1999 at 13:04:00:
Hi, Melissa.
Tinea Versicolor is NOT a very virulent fungus. It is NOT hard to kill. As I have described so many times before, it is not so much WHAT one uses but HOW it is used that is the solution to this condition. If physicians would just take the time to educate the patient (the word "doctor" MEANS teacher, after all) no one would have trouble.
Please take the time to read everything in the link to the archives I have prepared for you below.
Then, describe carefully exactly how you used what you used and I will see if I can figure out what options you have to deal with this condition.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Tinea Versicolor (prescription time) - Walt/Bob? posted by crystal dixon on November 04, 1999 at 16:35:46:
Hi, Crystal.
Being african-american makes this more disfiguring than in white people, that is all. It does not make it any harder or easier to treat.
See my previous responses about this today on the BB.
THEN, if you still have questions, write again.
Walt
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