This study was designed to assess the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of oral fluconazole given at 300 mg once weekly for two weeks in the treatment of tinea versicolor. Enrolled into the study ...

A common skin concern, pityriasis versicolor is occasionally referred to as tinea versicolor ... it usually settles quickly with treatment, but it is fairly common to have recurrences, especially ...

Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection ... If the condition persists, the patient may need a systemic treatment with griseofulvin 250-500 mg bid x 4 to 6 weeks. Alternatives are ...