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Tinea Versicolor
Doctor, It has been 3 weeks using ketaconazole cream & selenium shampoo, should I Stop that or continue using it, till now my repigmentation has not occurred. What should I do?
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dont panic. Repigmentation takes time. However about medicines depends upon whether the disease is active( by scales over the lesions ) or just the pigmentation left. However you may continue topicals for some more time or need to consult further for appropriate guidance.
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Treatment depends on the severity... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos
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I would recommend you to continue the same for 3 more weeks
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Maintain personal hygiene
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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