Tinea versicolor: epidemiologic, clinical, and therapeutic aspects.
Age of the patient, climate, season, and local environmental factors influence the onset and course of tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor). A number of effective topical therapies are available. In addition, a single dose of 400 mg of oral ketoconazole eliminates the disease and can be used prophylactically in some cases to prevent recurrence.
Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas.
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014010:Tinea Versicolor / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology
D007654:Ketoconazole