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Inverse Pityriasis Versicolor (PV). [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Inverse pityriasis versicolor (PV) involving the groin and scrotum is an uncommon presentation of PV. Despite its uncommon location, PV should be suspected in patients with scaly and persistent hypo or hyperpigmented lesions, especially in regions with hot and humid environment. Early recognition allows effective antifungal therapy, preventing
Jaiswal S, Uprety S, Thapa P, Lamichhane P, Joshi A.   +4 more
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Retrospective Epidemiological Analyses of 12,976 Culture-Positive Superficial Fungal Infections in Shanghai, East China. [PDF]

Mycoses
ABSTRACT Background Superficial fungal infections (SFIs) are common dermatological conditions, and both domestic and international reports indicate an increasing incidence in recent years. Their prevalence is strongly affected by climate, temperature, humidity and lifestyle, resulting in significant regional variations.
Zheng C, He W, Tan J, Liu X, Wang Y, Li L, Ni L, Yu Q, Yang L.   +8 more
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Atrophying Pityriasis Versicolor: A Rare Presentation of a Common Dermatological Disorder and Literature Review. [PDF]

Case Rep Dermatol Med
Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi of the genus Malassezia. Typically, patients present with well‐defined, hypopigmented, scaly macules, or patches over seborrheic areas. However, rare presentations include papular, confetti‐like spots, and folliculocentric, atrophic, and inverse forms.
Almalki AM, Jaafari SA, Hannani HY, Alattas KM, Abutaleb RA, Gamaleldin AM, Daak AK.   +6 more
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LC-OCT Features of Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis of Gougerot-Carteaud Syndrome. [PDF]

Case Rep Dermatol Med
Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis (CRP) is a rare acquired keratinization disorder. We report a 29‐year‐old woman with a 3‐year history of mildly pruritic hyperpigmented papules on the back, flanks, abdomen, and groin, coalescing centrally into plaques with a peripheral reticulated pattern.
Traini DO, Palmisano G, Paradisi A, Vigilante M, Maccari A, Stefani AD.   +5 more
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Folliculocentric tinea versicolor [PDF]

Dermatology Online Journal, 2017
Tinea versicolor (TV) is typically an asymptomatic fungal infection of the stratum corneum owing to Malassezia overgrowth. It presents as hypo or hyperpigmented macules with fine scale that coalesce into patches on the trunk, neck, and/or arms. Presented in this report is a 34-year-old man with an interesting case of folliculocentric tinea versicolor ...
Hudson, Andrew, Carroll, Bryan, Kim, Soo Jung   +2 more
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Pityriasis Versicolor in a Southern Ground Hornbill (<i>Bucorvus leadbeateri</i>). [PDF]

Case Rep Vet Med
A 20‐year‐old southern ground hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) developed hyperpigmented macules on its gular pouch, resembling the lesions typically seen in humans with pityriasis versicolor. Cytologic examination revealed over 100 budding yeasts per oil immersion field.
Marques GN, Lourenço M, Leal M, Urbani N, Peleteiro MC.   +4 more
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The Epidemiologic and Sociodemographic Features of Superficial Fungal Infection Among Children in East Java Suburban Public Hospital

Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2022
Background: Superficial fungal infection is a common skin disease among children, causing morbidity and reducing quality of life. The disease's prevalence and etiological agents change with geographic area, age, humidity, and sex. The data on this matter
Flora Ramona Sigit Prakoeswa, Ratih Pramuningtyas, Rully Setia Agus Dimawan   +2 more
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Co-localization of dermatophytosis with bt hansen in a child: A paradox

Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, 2022
Co-localization of fungal infections in preexisting BT Hansen's patches is rare. Previously, co-localization of dermatophytic infection with BT Hansen has never been reported.
Ishan Agrawal, Maitreyee Panda, Ajaya Kumar Jena, Arunima Ray   +3 more
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The role of IL-6 in the etology of tinea versicolor in group of Iraqi patients.

مجلة كلية الطب, 2010
Background Tinea versicolor is a common dermatological problem worldwide in distribution, caused by dimorphic fungus called Malassezia furfur, they exist at the very interface between commensal and pathogen and, as such, their interaction with the human ...
Wifaq M. AL-Wattar, Khalida M. AL-Mussawy, Mukarum AL-Waiz   +2 more
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Aspectos clínicos de pacientes com pitiríase versicolor atendidos em um centro de referência em dermatologia tropical na cidade de Manaus (AM), Brasil Clinical aspects of patients with pityriasis versicolor seen at a referral center for tropical dermatology in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2010
FUNDAMENTOS: A pitiríase versicolor (tinha versicolor) é uma micose superficial crônica, causada por leveduras do gênero Malassezia spp. comensais das camadas queratinizadas da pele e que, sob determinadas condições ainda não esclarecidas, se torna ...
Patrícia Motta de Morais, Maria da Graça Souza Cunha, Maria Zeli Moreira Frota   +2 more
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