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Pityriasis versicolour Flashcards

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Pityriasis versicolour

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  • also called tinea versicolour
  • superficial cutaneous fungal infection
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Features of pityriasis versicolour

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  • most common on trunk
  • patches hypopigmented, pink or brown
  • scale is common
  • mild itching
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Management of pityriasis versicolour

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  • topical antifungals (ketoconazole shampoo)
  • oral itraconazole
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