How do you treat haole rot?

Medication Options

1. Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF, Mycelex) cream or lotion.
2. Miconazole (Monistat, M-Zole) cream.
3. Selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue) 1 percent shampoo.
4. Terbinafine (Lamisil) gel or cream.
5. Zinc pyrithione soap.

How do you get rid of tinea versicolor shampoo?

Tinea versicolor can often be cured with over-the-counter products. “Options include shampoos that contain selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue is a name brand), and anti-fungal creams or ointments containing miconazole, clotrimazole or terbinafine.

How long does tinea versicolor take to go away?

Be careful to keep it away from the eyes and genitals, since it is irritating to these tissues. After 10 minutes, take a shower. In 2 weeks the scaling should be stopped, and the rash temporarily cured. Normal skin color will not return for 6 to 12 months.

What soap is good for Tinea Versicolor?

If you have a history of tinea versicolor, your doctor may recommend you use soap containing zinc pyrithione (like Vanicream™ Z-Bar or DermaZinc™ Zinc Therapy Soap), ketoconazole (Nizoral®) or selenium sulfide (Selsun blue). This type of soap may help prevent future infections and overgrowth of yeast.

What kind of skin infection is haole rot?

Haole Rot or as they call it in the medical field Tinea Versicolor is a common skin fungal infection. It affects all ages and develops from sweat mixing with an overgrowth of yeast on the skin’s surface. Haole rot is usually more noticeable with sun exposure as all areas of your skin get tan except for where you have the fungus.

How to get rid of haole rot on Maui?

Dry off with a clean towel and rub a small amount of coconut oil mixed with a little Tea Tree oil or unflavored yogurt on your skin. Try to keep skin fairly dry by applying baking soda, sandalwood or turmeric powder in between baths.

What’s the best way to treat haole rot?

Take baths up to three times a day with one of these anti fungal remedies: Epsom salts, raw apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda, Bentonite Clay, organic dandruff shampoos, natural sulfur or mud soaps, and oatmeal.

Can you use Selsun Blue on haole rot?

And while I’ve heard from more than just a few people that applying Selsun Blue to haole rot affected areas can get rid of it, the doctors I spoke to do not recommend it. “We used to use Selsun Blue because it has selenium sulfide, but the product now may be too toxic for your skin and it doesn’t work,” says Tenby.