Follicular pityriasis versicolor-Rare variant of a common dermatological disease
oleh: Tasleem Arif, Shagufta Rather
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Our Dermatology Online 2015-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of the skin caused by yeast of the genus Malassezia. It is characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches usually involving the trunk [1]. The variants of pityriasis versicolor include hypochromic, hyperchromic, combination of hypo-hyperchromic, erythematous, circinate, atrophic and acral [2-4].