# tinea versicolor

**URL:** <https://www.medboundhub.com/t/tinea-versicolor/4010>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [June 28, 2025, 6:34am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/tinea-versicolor/4010 "2025-06-28T06:34:41Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![ujalapanday2808](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/ujalapanday2808/32/746_2.png) [@ujalapanday2808](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/ujalapanday2808)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2025, 6:34am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/tinea-versicolor/4010/1 "2025-06-28T06:34:42Z")

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every white patches are not vitiligo, some of patient have this . and with the help of antifungal creams, soap it can be controlled

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**Author:** ![Bhavini](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/bhavini/32/521_2.png) [@Bhavini](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Bhavini)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2025, 7:21am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/tinea-versicolor/4010/2 "2025-06-28T07:21:42Z")

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Absolutely right! Not all white patches are vitiligo—many are due to common fungal infections like tinea versicolor, which are treatable with antifungal creams and proper hygiene. It’s important to get a correct diagnosis before jumping to conclusions.

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**Author:** ![Jharna](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/jharna/32/610_2.png) [@Jharna](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Jharna)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2025, 11:49am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/tinea-versicolor/4010/3 "2025-06-28T11:49:32Z")

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Correct!

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**Author:** ![Manisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Manisha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Manisha)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2025, 11:52am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/tinea-versicolor/4010/4 "2025-06-28T11:52:05Z")

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True that! Not all white spots are vitiligo, tinea versicolor can look similar but clears up well with antifungal care. Always good to get it checked and treated early!

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**Author:** ![Prisha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/prisha/32/770_2.png) [@Prisha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Prisha)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2025, 11:52am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/tinea-versicolor/4010/5 "2025-06-28T11:52:55Z")

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Well said, the correct diagnosis is needed for the right treatment plan