This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General anatomy, Subject name: Anatomy
Griesofulvin is not useful in one of the following 
Select and explain. 
A. Tinea capitis, B. Tinea Cruris, C. Tinea versicolor, D. Tinea pedis
C: Tinea versicolor
Answer: C: Tinea versicolor 
Explanation: Refer CMDT 2010/110 *griesofulvin is used for dermatophytoses including Tinea capitis, Tinea cruris, Tinea pedis, Tinea ungunum and Tinea corporis *Tinea versicolor is caused by yeast Malassezia furfur .it is treated by selenium sulfide AMD ketaconazole shampoo