It's also called pityriasis versicolor
Oral terbinafine is not effective in the treatment of tinea versicolor
Although superficial fungal infections of the skin often respond to topical agents, systemic therapy is sometimes necessary
This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or Terbinafine gel; Ciclopirox cream /solution; Patients with extensive or persistent pityriasis versicolor may be prescribed ketoconazole tablets or itraconazole capsules, 200mg
Secondary to its mechanism of action, it is useful in the following dermatologic diseases: Tinea pedis; Tinea capitis;
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