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Ways to get rid of persistent tinea versicolor?

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Difficult: I usually start my patients with tinea versicolor on a regimen of selenium sulfide lotion 2.5% daily to affected area as well as a one time dose of ketoconazole 400 mg. Recurrences are common and i advise patients to continue using the selenium sulfide monthly to prevent recurrences after the initial intensive treatment.

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Answered 6/26/2014

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