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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?
Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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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
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Can Ketoconazole Cream Be Used Again For Recurrent Pityriasis Versicolor?

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