Ketoconazole shampoo for tinea versicolor: 3 vs 7 days
Part of Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares a 3-day course of ketoconazole shampoo to a 7-day course for treating tinea versicolor (a fungal skin condition that causes light or dark patches). Researchers want to see if the shorter treatment works as well as the longer one.
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Who can take part
- You are 12 years old or older.
- You have tinea versicolor that has been confirmed by a doctor with a skin scraping test.
- You are willing to use the study shampoo as directed and attend study visits.
- If you are under 18, you have a parent or guardian's permission.
- You have not used any antifungal pills or steroid pills/creams in the last month (or 2 weeks for creams).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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