How to treat tinea versicolor fungal infection?

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Thank you for the query. Fungal infection indeed is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. First of all, keep these precautions in mind.

1. Do not keep the area wet at all. Use powder frequently to keep it dry.

2. Avoid itching and do not scratch it.

3. Change the undergarments every day.

4. Do not apply general or steroid creams like Betnovate, etc.

5. Do not stop the medicine once you get cured. Continue medicine for a long time to completely kill the fungal infection.

6. Avoid excessive sweating and wet clothes.

7. Check diabetes and thyroid as it is really recurrent even after proper treatment.

Now, the treatment part-

1. Use Ketoconazole cream and a tablet of Terbinafine 250 mg for two months or

2. Use Terbinafine cream and a tablet of Fluconazole 150 mg twice a week for two months.

3. For itching, take a tablet of Levocetirizine 10 mg twice a day for two weeks.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.