title: Ketoconazole 2% shampoo in pityriasis versicolor: an open trial.
abstract: Pityriasis versicolor is a common superficial fungal infection caused by a lipophilic yeast. The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of ketoconazole 2% shampoo in the treatment of pityriasis versicolor, for which thirty patients were included. The shampoo was applied daily for 3 days and found to be very effective in clearing the signs and symptoms of the disease. There was no serious adverse effects.
authors.affiliation: Dr. Rathi's Skin Clinic, 143, Hill Cart Road, Siliguri, West Bengal. rathisanslg@yahoo.com
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Rathi