Can oral antifungal agents help treat tinea versicolor?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 26-year-old female, and I have developed raised white spots on my pubic area that are sometimes itchy. Despite never having had sexual intercourse, I previously visited a dermatologist for tinea versicolor on my back. I was prescribed Itraconazole for two weeks, followed by one dose of Fluconazole 200 mg after completing the Itraconazole treatment. Additionally, I have been applying topical Clotrimazole twice daily for one month on both my back and pubic area.
These white spots have persisted for more than eight years, and although the tinea versicolor on my back has cleared up, the raised white spots on my pubic area remain unaffected. Despite consistently applying Clotrimazole for over a month, there is no improvement. I am hesitant to seek medical attention outside of my home due to embarrassment. Could you please provide detailed advice on what I should take to resolve these persistent white spots?
Thank you.
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Patient's Query
Thank you doctor for your reply,
Please provide me with a more precise and concise prescription to obtain my medications tomorrow. Should I only use a topical treatment, or is an oral one also necessary?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
You need to take oral medication for quicker results, as the ointment alone is not providing sufficient relief. Effective regimens include tablet Fluconazole 300 mg once weekly for two to four weeks or tablet Itraconazole 200 mg daily for five to seven days.
I hope this will help you.
Thank you.
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