Comparison of Efficacy of Oral Fluconazole Versus Oral Itraconazole in the Treatment of Pityriasis Versicolor

Comparison of Efficacy of Oral Fluconazole Versus Oral Itraconazole in the Treatment of Pityriasis Versicolor

This study compares the efficacy of two drugs, namely flucanazole and itraconazole for the treatment of a common fungal infection of skin.

Pityriasis versicolor is a common fungal infection of the superficial skin layers. Avalible treatment options include topical and systemic drugs. fluconazole and itraconazole are commonly used systemic agents. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of the two systemic drugs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All cases of Pityriasis versicolor

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with history of chronic renal or liver disease, malignancy , or undergoing any kind of chemotherapy or radiotherapy or having cardiac conduction abnormalities.
• Patients who received any anti-fungal therapy in the last one month.
• Pregnant or lactating women.