Pityriasis Versicolor—A Narrative Review on the Diagnosis and Management

Pityriasis Versicolor—A Narrative Review on the Diagnosis and Management

This narrative review presents a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and management of pityriasis versicolor (PV), a common superficial fungal infection caused by the yeast Malassezia. PV is characterised by scaly hypopigmented or hyperpigmented patches, primarily affecting the upper trunk, neck...

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Main Authors: Nina Łabędź, Cristian Navarrete-Dechent, Honorata Kubisiak-Rzepczyk, Monika Bowszyc-Dmochowska, Anna Pogorzelska-Antkowiak, Paweł Pietkiewicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
<i>Malassezia</i>
<i>Pitryrosporum</i>
yeast
tinea versicolor
fungal infections
dermatoscopy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/10/2097

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