<prompt> A patient presented with scaly, hypopigmented and irregular macules on trunk and proximal extremities. Such a case is best treated with: March 2013Amphotericin BItraconazoleCiprofloxacinDapsone  <response>: Ans. B i.e. Itraconazole The presentation is suggestive of pityriasis tinea versicolor Tinea Dermatophyte: Parasitic fungusmycosis, that infects the skin It involve the imperfect fungi of the genera epidermophyton, microsporum, trichophyton Dermatophyte are anamorphic asexual imperfect Dermatophytes causes infection of skin, hair and nails due to their ability to obtain nutrients from keratinized material Athletes foot Tinea pedis presents as Does not affect only athletes: - Severe itching - Hyperhydrosis Onycho-mycosisTinea unguumRingworm of the nail affects: Nail plate Dhobi itch or jock itch is also known as: Tinea cruris Tinea versicolorversatile colour Caused by Malassezia furfur Dimorphic, lipophilic organism - Griseofulvin is ineffective Ketoconazole and Itraconazole are systemic therapy 