Pityriasis versicolor
MONDO:0005915A yeast infection usually manifested as a superficial skin infection. It may also present as a systemic infection in patients who are receiving total parenteral nutrition.
Also known as: Malassezia furfur infection, infections, Malassezia furfur, tinea flava, tinea versicolor
7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 4 tagged with Pityriasis versicolor itself.
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Newer antifungal cream may beat old standard for skin fungus
Cure Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a newer antifungal cream (luliconazole) works better than the standard treatment (ketoconazole) for pityriasis versicolor, a common fungal skin infection that causes light or dark patches. About 86 adults with the infection will use one of the two creams …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: PAEC General Hospital, Islamabad • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Cream or pill? new study tests best way to treat fungal skin infection
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for pityriasis versicolor, a fungal skin infection that causes discolored patches. One group will apply a clotrimazole cream twice daily for two weeks, while the other takes itraconazole pills daily for five days. The trial aims to see which app…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Combined Military Hospital Abbottabad • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Shorter or longer? study tests best duration for fungal shampoo treatment
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using ketoconazole 2% shampoo for seven days works better than using it for three days to treat pityriasis versicolor, a common fungal skin condition that causes discolored patches. About 76 people aged 12 and older with confirmed infection will be ran…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can immune fingerprints unlock new treatments for skin disease?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study aims to map the immune and molecular profiles of people with inflammatory skin conditions, including genetic forms like epidermolysis bullosa. By comparing these profiles to those of healthy individuals, researchers hope to identify unique signatures that…
Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC