<prompt> Following are effective against tinea versicolor EXCEPT:FluconazoleClotrimazoleKetoconazoleGriseofulvin  <response>: Ans. d Griseofulvin. Ref. KD Tripathi 5th ed. - 719, 722GRISEOFULVIN It causes abnormal metaphase configuration interferes with mitosis. It does not cause typical metaphase arrest. It is effective against dermatophytosis and athletes foot. It is NOT effective against Tinea versicolor. Food increasese absorption of griseofulvin Clinical FeaturesEtiologic AgentTreatmentDermatophytosisInflammatory or noninflammatory annular scaly plaques; may have hair loss; groin involvement spares scrotum; hyphae on KOH preparationTrichophyton,Epidermophyton, or Microsporum sp.Topical azoles, systemic griseofulvin, terbinafine, or azolesCandidiasisInflammatory papules and plaques with satellite pustules, frequently in intertriginous areas; may involve scrotum; pseudohyphae on KOH preparationCandida albicans and other Candida speciesTopical nystatin or azoles; systemic azoles for resistant diseaseTinea versicolorHyperpigmented or hypopigmented scaly patches on the trunk; characteristic mixture of hyphae and spores on KOH preparation spaghetti and meatballsMalassezia furfurTopical selenium sulfide lotion or azoles 