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Pityriasis Versicolor
Pityriasis Versicolor

Pityriasis Versicolor

Introduction

It is a common fungal infection caused by yeast.

Signs & symptoms

• Hypo/Hyper pigmented confluent patches
• Lesions have fine scales
• Commonly occurs on the chest, back, arms and occasionally neck and face

Diagnostic criteria

• Hypo/Hyper pigmented confluent patches
• Lesions have fine scales
• Commonly occurs on the chest, back, arms and occasionally neck and face

Investigation

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Treatment

  • Non-Pharmacological treatment

    Encourage good personal hygiene

  • Pharmacological


    oWhitfield ointment, 12 hourly for 2 weeks

    OR

    oClotrimazole cream 12 hourly for 2weeks

    OR

    oMiconazole nitrate 2% 12 hourly for 2 weeks

    AND

    (If very extensive)

    oItraconazole tablets 200mg once daily for 2 weeks

Prevention

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Updated on,

3 Novemba 2020, 10:35:01

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References

    1.STG
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