Should ASA solution be used to treat tinea versicolor?

ASA solution is one of the topical drugs used to treat ringworm and some skin diseases caused by fungi. This solution may cause local skin irritation, burns and peeling...not recommended for large areas of skin, thin, sensitive skin.

ASA solution is a drug containing the active ingredients Ethanol Sodium salicylate and Acetylsalicylic acid. It is used topically to treat a number of dermatological problems.
Ingredients in 1 vial of ASA solution include:
Sodium salicylate: Has antipyretic and analgesic effect. As a topical treatment, sodium salicylate works to soothe and reduce inflammation in irritated skin. Aspirin: This is the topical treatment derivative of the active ingredient Aspirin. Aspirin's effects are antiseptic, sloughing off keratinocytes and relieving mild itching. Ethanol: Ethanol has a cooling, disinfecting and bactericidal effect. Ethanol dehydrates keratinocytes to inhibit the food source of yeast and bacteria. After the keratinocytes lose water, Aspirin has the role of cleaning the flakes and removing the yeast on the skin.

Ringworm is a superficial fungal disease of the skin. The cause of tinea versicolor is the fungus Malassezia furfur. The disease spreads rapidly from one skin area to another and is transmitted from person to person directly or indirectly (eg, through towels, clothing, bedding...).
Characteristic of vitiligo is skin damage, hypopigmented macules:
May be whiter than normal skin May also be hyperpigmented macules, darker than normal skin Sometimes erythematous, streaky macules red rose To treat vitiligo, people often use ASA solution. In addition to using ASA solution to treat ringworm, ASA solution can also be used to treat some common fungal dermatological diseases such as ringworm, interstitial and nail fungus. ASA solution has the effect of cleaning the surface, causing dehydration of infected skin cells and completely eliminating harmful fungi for the patient. It can also help soothe the affected area, reduce inflammation, and improve itching.
The use of ASA solution to treat ringworm can cause local skin irritation, skin burns and peeling. Therefore, when using ASA solution, it should not be applied on large areas of skin with psoriasis, thin, sensitive skin and do not allow the drug to stick to mucosal and semi-mucosal areas such as genitals, eyes, nose, mouth, etc. ..
In some cases, ASA solution has contraindications as follows:
Do not use on the surface of skin lesions with open or superinfected wounds Lesions are located in the skin of the eyes, mouth, genitals ,... Pregnant and lactating women. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to oral aspirin or topical aspirin derivatives (eg: Beta salicylic acid, Betaine salicylate,...).

3.1. How to use ASA solution
ASA solution is used externally and in the order and frequency as follows:
Step 1: The patient needs to clean the skin of his hands and the skin to be treated. Step 2: Dry the freshly washed skin surface with a clean towel. Step 3: Use a sufficient amount of ASA solution to apply Step 4: Apply directly to the skin you want to treat. Use 2-3 times a day.. 3.2. Note when using ASA solution
Before using ASA solution, patients should pay attention to the following notes:
Read the instructions for use carefully before using ASA solution. Avoid confusion with oral ASA tablets, which have anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects. Always wash your hands and the area to be treated before applying the medicine. If not sterile can cause superinfection and skin damage. In case the medicine gets into your mouth, eyes and sensitive skin, you should rinse it with clean water and then dry it with a clean towel. If the symptoms are severe, you need to see a specialist. ASA solution can cause some unwanted effects such as: Skin burning, dry skin, red and burning skin, itching. Tighten the cap after use, store in a cool place and avoid direct sunlight on the solution. Do not use ASA solution at the same time with other topical drugs and solutions on the same skin area, because it may lead to drug interactions, reduce the effectiveness of treatment or cause irritation to the skin. ASA solution dehydrates skin cells, removes squamous cells and indirectly eliminates harmful yeasts, so it can increase skin's sensitivity to sunlight. Therefore, when exposed to the sun, you need to cover and protect your skin. Ringworm and other highly contagious fungal skin diseases, in addition to using ASA solution to treat ringworm and other fungal skin diseases, patients should keep their body clean, wash clothes and personal items to avoid spread to others. In case of tinea versicolor or widespread fungal diseases, treatment should be prescribed by a doctor.

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