Pityriasis Versicolor Flashcards by Stephen Wellington | Brainscape

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What is this?

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Pityriasis Versicolor

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What is this?

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Pityriasis Versicolor

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What are some features of Pityriasis Versicolor?

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It most commonly affects the trunk.
Patches may be hypopigmented, pink or brown (hence versicolor)
Scale is common
Mild pruritus

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What is the cause of Pityriasis Versicolor?

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It is caused by a superficial cutaneous fungal infection (Malassezia furfur)

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Who gets Pityriasis Versicolor?

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occurs in healthy individuals
immunosuppression
malnutrition
Cushing’s

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What is the treatment?

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Topical antifungal. (ketoconazole shampoo as this is more cost effective for large areas)
If extensive disease or failure to respond to topical treatment then consider oral itraconazole

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