This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Mycology, Subject name: Microbiology
Selenium sulfide is indicated for treating - 
Select and explain. 
A. Tinea versicolor, B. Tinea corporis, C. Mixed mycotic infections, D. Candidiasis only
A: Tinea versicolor
Answer: A: Tinea versicolor 
Explanation: Pityriasis versicolor or Tinea versicolor is a superficial infection of the skin caused by Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare). -Drugs for T. versicolor - Topical - Selenium sulfide, salicylic acid, solution containing sulfur, terbinafine cream. Oral - Ketoconazole. Tinea corporis: Oral terbinafine or itraconazole are the drugs of choice for treatment. The antifungal drugs recommended depends upon the type of candidiasis: Cutaneous candidiasis or oral thrush - drug of choice is topical azole Esophageal and vulvovaginal candidiasis - drug of choice is oral fluconazole Disseminated candidiasis - drug of choice is Amphotericin B