What is pityriasis versicolor (Tinea versicolor)?
Pityriasis versicolor, also known as tinea versicolor, is a frequent, benign, superficial fungal infection of the skin. It belongs to Malassezia-related diseases. Clinical features of pityriasis versicolor include either hyperpigmented or hypopigmented finely scaly macules.
Does pityriasis versicolor require long-term maintenance treatment?
However, long-term maintenance treatment often is required because of high recurrence rate. Pityriasis versicolor, also known as tinea versicolor, is a frequent, benign, superficial fungal infection of the skin. It belongs to Malassezia-related diseases.
Can terbinafine be used to treat pityriasis versicolor?
Oral terbinafine, an antifungal agent used to treat dermatophyte infections, is not effective for yeast infections such as pityriasis versicolor. Reapplication of a topical treatment such as selenium sulfide shampoo every month once the rash has cleared will usually prevent recurrence.
Pityriasis versicolor (tinea versicolor) is a common mild infection of the skin which is caused by the lipophilic yeast Malassezia furfur.
What does pityriasis mean in medical terms?
pit·y·ri·a·sis. A dermatosis marked by branny desquamation. pityriasis. /pit·y·ri·a·sis/ (pit″ĭ-ri´ah-sis) any of various skin diseases characterized by the formation of fine, branny scales. pityriasis al´ba a chronic condition with patchy scaling and hypopigmentation of the skin of the face.
What is epidermal versicolor?
pityriasis versicolor. A common fungus infection of the outer layer of the skin (the EPIDERMIS) that causes white, brown, or salmon-coloured flaking patches. The condition may be inapparent until the unaffected skin becomes tanned by the sun. Treatment is by antifungal creams or lotions.
