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By Mayo Clinic staffSee your doctor if:
- Your skin doesn't improve with self-care measures
- The fungal infection returns
- The patches cover large areas of your body
You may need a stronger medication to treat your infection. Also, sometimes other skin disorders may mimic tinea versicolor and interfere with pigmentation.