Pityriasis Versicolor
Pityriasis Versicolor: Introduction
Pityriasis Versicolor: Fungal skin infection.
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causes, and treatments of Pityriasis Versicolor is available below.
Symptoms of Pityriasis Versicolor
- Oval skin patches
- Blotchy skin patches
- Areas of reduced skin color
- Itching skin areas - not all cases are itchy
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Pityriasis Versicolor: Complications
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Diagnostic Tests for Pityriasis Versicolor
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Misdiagnosis and Pityriasis Versicolor
Hypopigmented macules of Pityriasis versicolor: Pityriasis versicolor is a common skin infection which is
caused by a yeast or fungus called Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum ovale).
This condition is commonly seen in tropical and sub tropical countries in young
adults and is rare in children. Clinically it has a sudden onset and presents
with multiple, small, recurrent, scaly, non anaesthetic, hypo
pigmented macules which develop slowly over the skin of chest, back and
shoulders. Face, hands and legs are usually not involved. This condition is
often confused with other causes of hypopigmentation like pityriasis rosea,
pityriasis alba, vitiligo etc.This condition can be diagnosed by the
microscopic examination of scales. It is treated with topical anti fungal drugs
and oral antifungal medication in severe cases....read more »
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Causes of Pityriasis Versicolor
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Treatments for Pityriasis Versicolor
- Topical antifungals
- Selenium sulphide
- Anti-dandruff lotions - many contain selenium sulphide
- Oral antifungals
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Prognosis for Pityriasis Versicolor
Prognosis for Pityriasis Versicolor:
Mostly a cosmetic annoyance; skin color may take months to resolve even after treatment.
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Definitions of Pityriasis Versicolor:
A common chronic, noninflammatory and usually symptomless disorder, characterized by the occurrence of multiple macular patches of all sizes and shapes, and varying in pigmentation from fawn-colored to brown. It is seen most frequently in hot, humid, tropical regions, and is caused by Pityrosporon orbiculare. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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