Is Fluconazole Effective At Treating Blackened Skin Near The Neck And Face?

Posted on Sun, 11 Feb 2018

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Question : My sister (age-26) has skin problem.some part of skin has become black on neck,back & face, spreading more. Doctor suggested to take Fluconazole tablet 150 mg once in a week for one month. Should she take the tablet.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:

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Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Brown spots could be due to pityriasis versicolor which is a superficial fungal infection of the skin.

Fluconazole is an antifungal drug. Yes, she can take this tablet. This tablet can have side effects.

I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist

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