HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Remedies For Tinea Versicolor While Using Ketoconazole Shampoo And Pill

hi I am dealing with tenea versicolor at least that what a couple doctors said it was and im taking ketonozle or something like that that is a shampoo and a pill but I don t think its working my arms are supper dry and itchy and so is my neck and my back is still white I am Hispanic so you can really see it what can I do ??? please help
Tue, 24 May 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
dear patient. you are suffering from tinea versicolor,a fungal infection caused by a fungus which is normally present on human body. i advice you to use a topical ketoconazole cream.,nizoral topical cream instead or along after using shampoo.this way the cream formula will prevent dryness and itching.Your patches white patches will take 1-2 months to heal and dissappear. so you have to be patient till then.
always remember these infections happen due to excessive sweating or not drying yourself completely after taking a bath. any part of body with excessive moisture will cause this problem
hope i answered the question
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Remedies For Tinea Versicolor While Using Ketoconazole Shampoo And Pill

dear patient. you are suffering from tinea versicolor,a fungal infection caused by a fungus which is normally present on human body. i advice you to use a topical ketoconazole cream.,nizoral topical cream instead or along after using shampoo.this way the cream formula will prevent dryness and itching.Your patches white patches will take 1-2 months to heal and dissappear. so you have to be patient till then. always remember these infections happen due to excessive sweating or not drying yourself completely after taking a bath. any part of body with excessive moisture will cause this problem hope i answered the question