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TINEA VERSICOLOR AND VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS
International Journal of Dermatology, 1994Abstract Background. Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is endemic in several areas in the Sudan. The disease is associated with depressed cellular immunity. Tinea versicolor is a normal commensal of the skin which can become pathogenic particularly in patients with depressed cell‐mediated immunity. Patients with VL have a high prevalence of tinea versicolor.
Faisal A. Hashim, Ahmed M. Elhassan
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Archives of Dermatology, 1975
To the Editor.— Tinea versicolor is a very common superficial fungal infection caused by the filamentous form of Pityrosporon orbiculare . The characteristic, slightly scaling, fawn to light pink, flat patches occurring discreetly and confluently present an easily recognized picture, and the diagnosis is quickly confirmed by both Wood light and ...
Jay Marc Holzwanger, Robert I. Rudolph
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To the Editor.— Tinea versicolor is a very common superficial fungal infection caused by the filamentous form of Pityrosporon orbiculare . The characteristic, slightly scaling, fawn to light pink, flat patches occurring discreetly and confluently present an easily recognized picture, and the diagnosis is quickly confirmed by both Wood light and ...
Jay Marc Holzwanger, Robert I. Rudolph
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Tinea Versicolor and Tinea Capitis
2017Some infections have unique clinical features and considerations in skin of color. Tinea capitis and tinea versicolor (TV) are two widespread fungal infections across the globe. Tinea capitis is extremely common in Black and Hispanic populations and has been described as endemic in some large metropolitan areas.
Lisa Akintilo, Stavonnie Patterson
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A Case of Tinea Versicolor of the Eyelids
Pediatric Dermatology, 2012Abstract: Tinea versicolor is a commonly encountered superficial fungal infection often presenting on the chest and back with hyperpigmented or hypopigmented scaly macules and patches. We report an unusual and rare presentation of tinea versicolor affecting only the eyelids.
Michael D. Tharp +1 more
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Tinea versicolor: pityriasis versicolor
2003Known since the middle of the 18th century tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal infection, very common throughout the world. The causal agent is a lipophilid yeast. It occurs in young adults of both sexes. Among all tinea versicolor, 4–11.4% cases are in children. Tinea versicolor is characterized by slightly scaling and discolored patches.
M. Le Maître, Anne Dompmartin
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Pathogenesis of dermatophytosis and tinea versicolor [PDF]
Clinics in Dermatology, 2010 Dermatophytoses are infections caused by keratinophilic fungi known as dermatophytes. Several steps are required for infection to take place: contact, adherence, and invasion of keratin layers. The severity of the infection depends on the type of agent, environmental factors, and the host immunologic status. Tinea versicolor is caused by the Malassezia
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Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor in Infancy
Pediatric Dermatology, 1988Abstract: Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor is a common disorder of adults. We cared for five infants (four males and one female) with the disease. Diagnosis was confirmed by potassium hydroxide preparation demonstrating the filaments of Malassezia furfur and/or Pityrosporum orbiculare, the yeast form.Three patients had lesions in the neonatal period. The
Omkar N. Bhakoo +4 more
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Archives of Dermatology, 1974
To the Editor.— Although tinea versicolor can be successfully treated with several preparations, some agents have shortcomings, which warranted trial of another preparation. Sodium thiosulfate is slow acting and often ineffective. Tolnaftate requires prolonged use for widespread lesions. 1 Selenium sulfide (2.5%) shampoo is usually effective, 2-4 but
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To the Editor.— Although tinea versicolor can be successfully treated with several preparations, some agents have shortcomings, which warranted trial of another preparation. Sodium thiosulfate is slow acting and often ineffective. Tolnaftate requires prolonged use for widespread lesions. 1 Selenium sulfide (2.5%) shampoo is usually effective, 2-4 but
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Clinical Signs in Tinea Versicolor
Archives of Dermatology, 1963The one significant sign associated with the diagnosis of tinea versicolor is that of the coup d' ongle of Besnier (1831-1909), 1 later called by Balzer (1849-1929) 2 le signe du copeau (shaving, as of wood) or in German Hobelspanphanomen . The description is as follows: "Sometimes the spots are smooth, sometimes powdery and manifestly branny, but ...
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Itraconazole in tinea versicolor: A review
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1990Itraconazole, a new orally active triazole antifungal, has been tested in patients with pityriasis versicolor. A number of studies have shown that itraconazole is effective for this mild fungal skin disease. The total dose required for effective treatment is 1000 mg, and it has been given as 200 mg for 5 days or 7 days.
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