If the discoloration or possible itching and discomfort that come with tinea versicolor aren’t having too much of an impact on your life, it can be tempting to leave the condition in the hope that it might clear up on its own. This is not the case.
Without treatment, it is unlikely that your symptoms will improve. In fact, leaving the fungal infection to its own devices may lead to your symptoms worsening and the discoloration spreading to other parts of your body.
This is because tinea versicolor is caused by the overgrowth of yeast, a strain of fungus that lives naturally on your skin. Usually, the yeast exists undetected in your body without causing any problems. Sometimes, however, the fungus can grow too much or too fast; this ultimately causes the discoloration that is typical of tinea versicolor.
This can be particularly the case if any of the following apply:
- You live or work in a hot, humid environment.
- You have particularly oily or moist skin.
- You are experiencing hormonal changes.
- You have a condition that causes a reduced immune system.
All of these factors can cause the natural yeast to thrive and thus increase your chances of a case of tinea versicolor.
If any of these conditions are a temporary factor in your life, you may see a small improvement in your symptoms when they are resolved. For example, if your tinea versicolor is caused by a hot, humid environment, you may see your symptoms get milder if you spend significant periods in cooler, less damp conditions. However, this is just a temporary relief; it is likely that this will worsen again if the heat or humidity returns.
However, in order to see a permanent reduction in symptoms, it is important to treat them fully. Because tinea versicolor is caused by an imbalance in the levels of this yeast in your system, it is vital that you reinstate your body’s natural fungal levels.
In addition, you need to treat patches of tinea versicolor directly in order to encourage the aesthetic symptoms to heal. Our range of products offers a powerful yet gentle and soothing way of effectively treating your tinea with natural, homeopathic formulas to avoid any of the harsh ingredients and unpleasant side effects that can be caused by over-the-counter chemical remedies.
Our Sulfur Soap harnesses the naturally anti-fungal properties of sulfur, along with soothing essential oils to target the fungal infection while gently cleansing your skin and preparing it for healing. Following this up with our Topical Oil and Tinea Relief Lotion will aid the healing process by soothing any itching and discomfort, reducing redness and inflammation, and restoring your natural complexion.
While your tinea versicolor won’t go away on its own, our formulas, based on plant extracts and the earth’s natural products, provide effective and lasting relief from the condition; when used as a preventative measure, they can also stop the condition from recurring.
