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Can Ketoconazole Cream Be Used Again For Recurrent Pityriasis Versicolor?
I have ketoconazole cream from 2007 that I used for my pityriasis versicolor ( I have lighter colored spots on my chest and upper stomach). It went away for a couple years, but came back. Can I still use that cream? If not I still have 1 refill on it can I still use that or do I have to go back to the doctor?
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Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM
The condition you have described is called Pityriasis versicolor, a superficial skin infection caused by a fungus.
I would recommend you take short course of oral antifungal drug like fluconazole as advised by your dermatologist.
Apply ketoconazole cream twice a day over the white patches regularly.
Use shampoo containing ketoconazole and selenium sulfite for rinsing daily.
Maintain hygiene.
Hope you will get fine soon
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Thank you for posting on HCM
The condition you have described is called Pityriasis versicolor, a superficial skin infection caused by a fungus.
I would recommend you take short course of oral antifungal drug like fluconazole as advised by your dermatologist.
Apply ketoconazole cream twice a day over the white patches regularly.
Use shampoo containing ketoconazole and selenium sulfite for rinsing daily.
Maintain hygiene.
Hope you will get fine soon
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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