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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Pityriasis Versicolor

I have on my back, shoulders and a small part of my torso some sort of rash closely resembling pimples. This has been diagnosed as pityriasis versicolor and treated using isoconazole nitrate. However, after the treatment period, during which it had subsided, the rash has again started to spread on my back.
Mon, 5 May 2014
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Hi,

Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of skin. Commonly it occurs on back,shest,neck and face. The fungus resides on scalp.take cap. Itraconazole or tab. Ketoconazole for two to three weeks. Aooly ketoconazole cream on the lesions twice a week. Cleanse the scalp with shampoo containing ketoconazole. Give treatment in other family members if affected. Wash the clothes and towel in hot water to prevent the relapse. Improve immunity with immunoboosters.
You may be alright. And relapse may be prevented. I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Pityriasis Versicolor

Hi, Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of skin. Commonly it occurs on back,shest,neck and face. The fungus resides on scalp.take cap. Itraconazole or tab. Ketoconazole for two to three weeks. Aooly ketoconazole cream on the lesions twice a week. Cleanse the scalp with shampoo containing ketoconazole. Give treatment in other family members if affected. Wash the clothes and towel in hot water to prevent the relapse. Improve immunity with immunoboosters. You may be alright. And relapse may be prevented. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD