All the following drugs are effective in the treatment of Pityriasis Versicolor except:
Griseofulvin has no role in treatment of tinea versicolor. Griseofulvin is used systemically for dermotophytes (microsporum infection). It is ineffective topically. Treatment of Tinea/ Pityriasis versicolar Systemic (oral) Local (Shampoo/cream) New treatment Old Treatment Ketocoazole Itraconazole Micoconazole Econazole Ketoconazole Clotrimazole Whitfield's ointment (3% salicylic acid and 6% Benzoic acid) Selenium disulphide Sodium Thiosulphate
Selenium Sulphide
Ketoconazole
Griseofulvin
Clotrimazole
Fungal infections