Tinea versicolor: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Get emergency help if a medicine causes trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, faintness, or a widespread blistering or peeling rash.

   These can be signs of a serious medication reaction.

   And for anyone, someone who:

   • has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Seek prompt medical assessment if the skin becomes painful, hot, swollen, blistered, or starts draining pus, or if you develop a fever.

   These symptoms are not typical of tinea versicolor and may have another cause.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Arrange a routine appointment if this is your first episode and you are unsure what is causing the patches.

   You should also seek routine medical advice if the rash is widespread, keeps returning, or does not improve after an antifungal product has been used as directed.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Tinea versicolor. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.