What are oral tx of tenia versicolor?

• Oral medication may be used when topical therapy fails, if the benefits outweigh the risks or the patient has a strong preference for oral therapy • Oral medications of choice include: Fluconazole 300 mg / week for 2-4 weeks • Itraconazole 200 mg /day for 7 days or 100 mg /day for 14 days • Side effects: hepatotoxicity, drug-drug interactions, gastrointestinal side effects, congestive heart failure, etc. • Monitor liver function if giving more than 7 days