I live in Florida, I have this thing called sun fungus. Its caused from prolonged exposure to the sun and moisture (100% humidity in 100 degree weather). I have tried anti-fungal creams from the dermatologist and nothing is working. Fiortunately it just looks like I got a sunburn and I am peeling. But, its starting to spread on my arms and neck. Any ideas?
2006-08-16 07:58:29 · 6 answers · asked by Robin R 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Does it look like white freckles? That is a fungus called tineaversicolor and you can wash with Dandruff Shampoo to help keep it under control. You have to keep using it during the hot months.
2006-08-16 08:05:40 · answer #1 · answered by educated guess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 20 now, and almost all my acne is gone; but two to four years earlier I had it pretty bad. The only thing you can do is change your eating habits and your hygiene. Drink alot of water, min 2 litres a day, fill a bottle in the morning, so you make sure you drink that up before end of day. Also, keep away from too fatty foods. Some people also develop acne because of particular foods. For example, my acne got worse if I ate more cheese related products. So you'll either have to experiment with that, or see a skin specialist. Also important, from now on, never ever touch your face before washing your hands. That's a major factor. For example, don't sit in class with you head in the palm of your hand. And last wash your face every morning and evening, Without soap, just clean water. Most of the acne products damage your face, so better not buy those, instead buy a skin cleaning and caring creme of some sort if you have to. Good Luck!
2016-03-16 22:59:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wanted to be more specific on the dandruff shampo. i think it's only Selsun Blue that has the right anti-fungal in it. Try and leave it on the areas overnight, or on you for at least 5 minutes when you're in the shower.
I have the same thing and Selsun Blue works. Ketoconazole is by prescription mainly, and you can't drink alcohol when you take it.
2006-08-16 08:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by sandand_surf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any product with Ketoconazole in it will help. This web site will help you with information.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202317.html
I had this (and still do). it is something that will not go away easily. I found that swimming in pools with lots of chlorine dissolved in it helps. It is very much similar to a yeast infection, only affecting the surface layers of your skin.
2006-08-16 08:13:21 · answer #4 · answered by johndpayne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using dandruff shampoo.
2006-08-16 08:04:53 · answer #5 · answered by brigette b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_fungus
go here there is some info and other links
2006-08-16 08:05:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋