Treatment of pityriasis versicolor: Drugs, antifungals and topical treatment

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PharmDr. Štefánia Laca Megyesi, PhD., MSc.
PharmDr. Štefánia Laca Megyesi, PhD., MSc.
Doctor of Pharmacy

The treatment of superficial mycoses mainly involves local therapy. Total treatment is used in cases of extensive involvement or in immunodeficient patients.

In the treatment of pityriasis versicolor, topical preparations in application form are used:

  • shampoos
  • solutions
  • sprays
  • creams

Of the drugs, antifungals are used:

  • flutrimazole
  • bifonazole
  • clotrimazole
  • ketoconazole

Disinfection of clothing and footwear is an important part of treatment. Disinfection of footwear should be carried out at least once a week. Clothing should be disinfected before washing.

The next step for successful treatment is proper skin care after showering/bathing. Care should be taken to dry the skin thoroughly to reduce the risk of fungal disease.

The most at risk areas are the skin folds and the area between the fingers. Soaps with a disinfectant effect should be used for hand washing.

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PharmDr. Štefánia Laca Megyesi, PhD., MSc.
PharmDr. Štefánia Laca Megyesi, PhD., MSc.
Doctor of Pharmacy
I graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice. After graduation I stayed working at the University. Until 2019, I was leading practical exercises in the subject of Drug Technology. I was mainly engaged in the preparation of individually prepared medicines in pharmacies. During my time there, I wanted to keep learning. In 2016, I defended my rigorous thesis at the Veterinary and Pharmaceutical University in Brno. By completing the rigorous procedure I gained knowledge in the field of laws related to pharmacy and medicine. In 2017, I completed my MHA studies at St. Elizabeth's College of Health and Social Work. By studying, I gained knowledge in the field of public health. In 2021 I completed my PhD studies (specialization in parasitic diseases) at the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice. The desire to learn new things and new knowledge led me to become a co-founder of the dermatovenerology outpatient clinic. And why can I give you information from the medical and pharmaceutical field? I like to learn and get to know new things. I have focused all my studies and scientific research on skin diseases. I have also gained knowledge in the field of parasitic diseases. Writing is one of my hobbies and a kind of relaxation.
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