Is naftin gel used for Fordyce's spots?

I was given Naftin and ciclopirox to treat what looks to me like Fordyce's spot.
My doctor seems to think its Seborrheic Dermatitis..
Are they one and the same? Whas this the correct diagnosis?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Naftin and Ciclopirox are both antifungal drugs used for fungal infections and also seborrheic dermatitis. They are not used for Fordyce spots. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes flaky,dry, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas esp. under the nose or anywhere on face. People with seborrheic dermatitis produce too much sebum (the natural skin oil). Later, pityrosporum yeast grows excessively in the sebum, sometime along with bacteria, making the dermatitis more persistent.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.