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What Do Flaky Brown Spots On Breast Indicate?
Question: flaky brown spots on my breast. started on one and its spreading
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
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 2 single dose of oral fluconazole 400mg with a gap of 15 days.
Apply ketoconazole cream twice a day.
Use shampoo containing ketoconazole and selenium sulfite for rinsing daily.
Maintain hygiene.
Hope you will get fine soon
Let me know if you need any more assistance from my side.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Oral and topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
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 2 single dose of oral fluconazole 400mg with a gap of 15 days.
Apply ketoconazole cream twice a day.
Use shampoo containing ketoconazole and selenium sulfite for rinsing daily.
Maintain hygiene.
Hope you will get fine soon
Let me know if you need any more assistance from my side.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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