What are the guideline sources, guidelines and references for Tinea versicolor ?
Guideline sources The following summarized guidelines for the management of tinea versicolor are prepared by our editorial team based on guidelines from the Japanese Dermatological Association (JDA 2020) and the Danish Society of Dermatology (DSD 2015). 1 2 Guidelines 1. Medical management Topical antifungals: As per JDA 2020 guidelines, offer topical antifungals as first-line therapy in patients with tinea versicolor. A As per DSD 2015 guidelines: Offer ketoconazole 2% shampoo once daily for 5 days in patients with tinea versicolor. Offer prophylactic treatment once daily up to 3 days in the beginning of the summer season. B Consider offering the following regimens in patients with tinea versicolor: Situation Guidance 1-2 times daily C Ketoconazole 2% cream Twice weekly for 2 weeks C Ciclopirox olamine 1.5% shampoo BID C Miconazole cream BID for 2 weeks C Clotrimazole cream https://web.pathway.md/diseases/recZltupYtH0rH6ML 1/2 6/24/23, 4:06 PM Tinea versicolor Pathway BID for 1 week. C Terbinafine cream/gel Systemic antifungals: As per JDA 2020 guidelines, offer oral antifungals in selected patients with widespread or recurrent lesions. A As per DSD 2015 guidelines: Offer fluconazole 300 mg weekly for 2-3 weeks in patients with tinea versicolor. B Consider offering the following regimens in patients with tinea versicolor: Situation Guidance Single dose of 400 mg C Fluconazole 200 mg daily for 1 week or 100 mg daily for 2 weeks C Itraconazole Single dose of 400 mg. C Itraconazole Other topical agents: as per DSD 2015 guidelines, consider offering the following regimens in patients with tinea versicolor: Situation Guidance Once daily for 3 days followed by the same regimen 1 week later Selenium sulfide 2.5% shampoo Maintenance therapy once every third month C 2-3 times weekly C Zinc pyrithione 1% shampoo BID for 2 weeks. C Propylene glycol 50% in water References 1. Takashi Mochizuki, Ryoji Tsuboi, Ken Iozumi et al. Guidelines for the management of dermatomycosis 2019 . J Dermatol. 2020 Dec;47 12 1343 1373. Open 2. Marianne Hald, Maiken C Arendrup, Else L Svejgaard et al. Evidence-based Danish guidelines for the treatment of Malassezia-related skin diseases. Acta Derm Venereol. 2015 Jan;95 1 12 9. Open https://web.pathway.md/diseases/recZltupYtH0rH6ML 2/2