Pityriasis Versicolor
Cross-source consensus on Pityriasis Versicolor from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
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- Pityriasis versicolor is caused by Malassezia converting from its yeast form to the mycelial form and invading the stratum corneum. — Malassezia, Dandruff, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cradle Cap, and Pityriasis Versicolor: Root Cause and Treatment
- The hypopigmentation characteristic of pityriasis versicolor results from azelaic acid — a Malassezia metabolite — competitively inhibiting tyrosinase, the enzyme required for melanin synthesis. — Malassezia, Dandruff, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cradle Cap, and Pityriasis Versicolor: Root Cause and Treatment
- Pityriasis versicolor recurs in 60–80% of patients within the first and second year after a complete treatment course, indicating strong individual predisposition. — Malassezia, Dandruff, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cradle Cap, and Pityriasis Versicolor: Root Cause and Treatment
- Pityriasis versicolor presents as flaky, discolored patches that may be hypopigmented or hyperpigmented, most commonly on the upper trunk but also on the arms, neck, and face. — Malassezia, Dandruff, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cradle Cap, and Pityriasis Versicolor: Root Cause and Treatment