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Comparative study of ketoconazole versus selenium sulphide shampoo in pityriasis versicolor. — SAQ
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A patient presents with features suggestive of comparative study of ketoconazole versus selenium sulphide shampoo in pityriasis versicolor.. Pityriasis versicolor is a common superficial fungal infection caused by Malassezia yeasts, presenting with scaly hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules on the trunk and proximal limbs. Fellowship-le...
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a) What is the most likely diagnosis and what clinical features support it? (2 marks)
b) What investigations would you arrange to confirm the diagnosis? (3 marks)
c) Outline your management plan for this patient. (3 marks)
d) What are the key complications and prognostic factors? (2 marks)