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Diagnosis and treatment of tinea versicolor.

Author: SavinR

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This article reviews treatment options for tinea versicolor, a common superficial fungal infection. Topical selenium sulfide is effective but recurrence rates are high. Newer synthetic '-azole' antifungal drugs, like fluconazole and itraconazole, are effective with fewer side effects. Oral antifungals carry a low risk of hepatotoxicity, except for ketoconazole.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) is a common superficial fungal infection of the stratum corneum. Caused by the fungus Malassezia furfur, this chronically recurring disease is most prevalent in the tropics but is also common in temperate climates. Treatments are available and cure rates are ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8708621

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）
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Date :
  1. Date Completed 1996-09-10
  2. Date Revised 2016-11-23
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Pubmed ID

8708621

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

8708621

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English

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