Symptom Finder - Treatment of Tinea Versicolor
TINEA VERSICOLOR
1. Apply ketoconazole (Nizoral) 2% shampoo to damp skin and leave on skin for 5 minutes before washing off. Repeat for 3 days.
2. Apply selenium sulfide shampoo 2.5% (Selsun) to skin and allow to dry for 10 minutes before washing off. Repeat this daily for 7 days.
3. If topical therapy ineffective, refer to dermatologist or try oral ketoconazole (Nizoral) 200 mg daily for several days.
1. Apply ketoconazole (Nizoral) 2% shampoo to damp skin and leave on skin for 5 minutes before washing off. Repeat for 3 days.
2. Apply selenium sulfide shampoo 2.5% (Selsun) to skin and allow to dry for 10 minutes before washing off. Repeat this daily for 7 days.
3. If topical therapy ineffective, refer to dermatologist or try oral ketoconazole (Nizoral) 200 mg daily for several days.