Comparing cream versus tablet for pityriasis versicolor
Part of Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares two common treatments for pityriasis versicolor, a fungal skin condition that causes light or dark patches: a cream applied to the skin versus an oral tablet. The goal is to see which works better in clearing the patches.
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Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 50 years old
- You have pityriasis versicolor (patchy skin color changes with scales or itching)
- You haven't used antifungal medications in the last month
- You are not taking immunosuppressants or steroids
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You don't have diabetes or high blood pressure
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