Whether glycolic acid can treat tinea versicolor
Tinea versicolor
is a common disease in dermatology and occurs mostly in humid and hot environments. People often seek effective therapies. Glycolic acid has attracted much attention in the field of skin treatment. Whether it can be used to treat tinea versicolor is worthy of in-depth investigation.

Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid with unique chemical properties. At the skin level, it can improve the texture and appearance of the skin by reducing the adhesion between keratinocytes, promoting the shedding and renewal of stratum corneum cells.

From an antibacterial perspective, studies have shown that glycolic acid has inhibitory effects on some fungi. Tinea versicolor is caused by Malassezia infection, which is a fun Although there is no absolute complete study to directly prove the inhibitory effect of glycolic acid on Malassezia, it is speculated from the principle of its fungal action that it may inhibit the growth of Malassezia, which is beneficial to the treatment of tinea versicolor.

Furthermore, glycolic acid can improve the skin microenvironment. Tinea versicolor is prone to occur in areas with strong oil secretion. When glycolic acid regulates keratin metabolism, it may affect the secretion and distribution of skin oil, create an unfavorable environment for Malassezia to survive, and assist in the treatment of tinea versicolor.

However, there are many considerations for the application of glycolic acid in the treatment of tinea versicolor. First, the key to concentration control. If the concentration is too low, it is difficult to achieve the expected therapeutic effect; if the concentration is too high, it is easy to cause skin irritation, cause redness, swelling, tingling and other adverse reactions, especially the skin of tinea versicolor. Second, individual differences are significant. Different people have different tolerance to glycolic acid, and some people may be intolerant even if the concentration is low.

Overall, glycolic acid may be a potential method for the treatment of tinea versicolor, but more rigorous research and demonstration are needed before it can be widely used in clinical practice. When treating tinea versicolor, patients must choose carefully according to their own conditions under the guidance of professional doctors, and must not use glycolic acid blindly to avoid skin damage.