Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of the classical regimen of 200 mg/day itraconazole for 5 days with the regimens of 400 mg/day for 1 and 3 days. METHODS: A total of 60 patients with pityriasis versicolor were recruited into a randomized study. The patients were divided into three groups, each composed of 20 people. Mycological and clinical assessments were done before and on the 7th and 28th days after the treatment. Results were evaluated with the chi-squared test. RESULTS: The regimen of 400 mg/day itraconazole for 3 days was found to be as effective as the classical regimen of 200 mg/day for 5 days in the treatment of pityriasis versicolor. The regimen of 400 mg/day itraconazole for 1 day was found to be ineffective. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | A Kokturk, T I Kaya, G Ikizoglu, R Bugdayci, A Koca |
Journal | The Journal of dermatological treatment
(J Dermatolog Treat)
Vol. 13
Issue 4
Pg. 185-7
(Dec 2002)
ISSN: 0954-6634 [Print] England |
PMID | 19753739
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Antifungal Agents
- Itraconazole
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Topics |
- Antifungal Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Drug Administration Schedule
- Female
- Humans
- Itraconazole
(administration & dosage)
- Male
- Tinea Versicolor
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Treatment Outcome
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