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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 +2 more
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Prevalence of Tinea Versicolor among Dormitory Students
Novelty in BiomedicineBackground: Tinea versicolor is a common cutaneous fungal infection of the skin caused by a part of the resident flora of skin known as Malassezia species.
Soheil Taherpouran +3 more
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The spectrum of dermatological disorders among primary school children in Dar es Salaam [PDF]
BMC Public Health, 2010 Background Dermatologic disorders are common in many countries but the spectrum varies greatly. Many studies have reported a significant burden of skin diseases in school children.
Mgonda Yassin M, Komba Ewaldo V
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Four common infectious skin conditions Tinea corporis, Pityriasis versicolor, Scabies, Larva migrans
South African Family Practice, 2004 Four dermatological conditions, all with well-established pathogens, will be discussed in this article: tinea corporis (dermatophyte infection), pityriasis versicolor (an asymptomatic infection) caused by the yeast Pityrosporon orbiculare) and two ...
W.K. Jacyk
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Clinical Trial Of Ketoconazole 2% + Zinc Pyrithione 1% Shampoo In The Management Of Tinea Versicolor
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2004 An open uncontrolled trial, to assess the efficacy of ketoconazole 2%+zinc pyrithione 1% shampoo was conducted in patients with extensive tinea versicolor.
Ramesh M, Bhat Aparna, Shetty Sohandas
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Armaghane Danesh Bimonthly Journal, 2008 : Introduction & Objective: Tinea versicolor is a common superficial fungal infection caused by normal skin flora and many topical and oral anti-fungal medications have been used for its treatment.
F Rad, E Ghaderi
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Comparision between therapeutic efficacy of terbinafine and ketoconazole in Tinea versicolor
مجله دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گرگان, 2011 Background and Objective: Tinea versicolor is a common fungal infection of the skin caused by the dimorphic lipophilic yeast Pityrosporum orbicular (Malassezia furfur). Lesions begin as multiple small, circular macules of various colors.
Rostami Mogaddam M (MD) +2 more
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The effect of tinea versicolor on thiol/disulphide homeostasis. [PDF]
Postepy Dermatol Alergol, 2018 Introduction: Tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal infection caused by Malassezia spp. Malassezia spp. is a member of the normal human skin flora. It becomes a pathogen by transforming from the yeast form to the mycelium form. The oxidant/antioxidant
Kilinc F +5 more
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Inverse Pityriasis Versicolor (PV). [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT 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 +4 more
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Retrospective Epidemiological Analyses of 12,976 Culture-Positive Superficial Fungal Infections in Shanghai, East China. [PDF]
MycosesABSTRACT 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 +8 more
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