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TINEA (Pityriasis) VERSICOLOR

TREATMENT

  • Apply KETACONAZOL lotion (“Nizoral Shampoo”) to the dry skin at night and wash it out after fifteen minutes.
  • Apply the lotion from your neck down to your upper thighs and down as far as your wrists being careful to cover ALL areas in between, front and back.
  • Apply the lotion for fifteen minutes every night for one week. This will get rid of any itch or scaliness.
  • After this treatment you may be left with a faint rash. This will gradually fade away over a few weeks after finishing the treatment especially after getting some sun.
  • Do NOT continue the treatment indefinitely.
  • The rash may recur during the summer or after a “sun holiday”. If this occurs simply treat yourself again as outlined above. Some people need to treat themselves every spring to prevent getting a “blotchy” tan in the summer.
  • Remember, it is a safe and effective treatment.
  • If you have any problems please contact Dr Buckley.

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Dr. David Buckley is a member of the following professional organisations:

Primary Care Surgical Association

Primary Care Surgical Association

Association of Surgeons in Primary Care

Association of Surgeons in Primary Care

British Medical Laser Association

British Medical Laser Association

The Primary Care Dermatology Society of Ireland

The Primary Care Dermatology Society of Ireland

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

International Society of Cryosurgery

International Society of Cryosurgery

 

 
 

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