Tinea Versicolor: Treatment, Diet and Home Remedies

Food and Nutrition

• Include raw vegetables and fruits, whole grains like broccoli, green beans, green leafy vegetables
• Raw pumpkin seeds, sweet potatoes, onions, citrus fruits are all good for treating tinea versicolor
• Whole grain variants of rice, pasta, oat meal will be good substitutes
• Take two raw cloves of garlic daily as garlic has very good anti-fungal properties
• Yoghurt should be taken daily as it helps to maintain a good balance between the healthy bacteria on the body and fungi.
• Use olive oil and vegetable oil     

• Coffee    
• Chocolate
• Sugar
• Fruits
• Dairy products especially cheese and yogurt
• Breads containing yeast
• Anything fermented like wine 

Home Remedies

• Avoid using oily skin products.
• Reduce your exposure to the sun. Exposure to the sun may trigger or worsen an episode, and a tan makes the rash more visible.
• If you have to go out in the sun, consider using an anti-fungal shampoo daily for a couple of days prior to sun exposure.
• Put on sunscreen every day. Use a non-greasy formula with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 30.
• Do not wear tight clothing.
• Always wear clean breathable clothes, and bathe regularly twice a day if necessary. Try bathing with an antibacterial, antifungal soap.