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Is Swimming Advisable For A Tinea Versicolor Infected Person?
hi, i have Tinea Versicolor and its not at a really high rate right now, its been a week i started swimming and i noticed that the spots are growing and spreading though being under medication, should i continue swimming or should i wait for the fungus to stop?
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
Hi There
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that Tinea Versicolor is an infection caused by fungus present on body. It can be successfully treated and takes 1-2 months to resolves skin color alteration. With medication some preventive measures are also required that includes to keep your skin dry. Avoid swimming as for now and you can consult with your Dermatologist
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr. Navneet Bansal
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that Tinea Versicolor is an infection caused by fungus present on body. It can be successfully treated and takes 1-2 months to resolves skin color alteration. With medication some preventive measures are also required that includes to keep your skin dry. Avoid swimming as for now and you can consult with your Dermatologist
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr. Navneet Bansal
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