Anon - Thanks for your question. Tinea versicolor is a common skin infection. It's caused by a fungus that is normally present on the skin surface and is therefore not considered contagious. Recurrence is common,however, and the reference advising washing with boiling hot water is most likely a precaution advised to ensure that your clothing is completely clean of any trace of the fungus.
You can find more information here:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tinea-versicolor/DS00635
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Anon - Thanks for your question. Tinea versicolor is a common skin infection. It's caused by a fungus that is normally present on the skin surface and is therefore not considered contagious. Recurrence is common,however, and the reference advising washing with boiling hot water is most likely a precaution advised to ensure that your clothing is completely clean of any trace of the fungus.
You can find more information here:
January 30, 2011 - 1:10pmhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tinea-versicolor/DS00635
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