Tinea versicolor

Resumo: A expressão pitiríase versicolor define uma infecção fúngica superficial caracterizada por alterações na pigmentação cutânea. O distúrbio de pigmentação é devido à colonização do estrato córneo por um fungo dimórfico, lipofílico, encontrado na flora normal da pele, conhecido como Malassezia furfur. Trata-se de doença prevalente nos trópicos, mas também comum em climas temperados. Há vários tratamentos disponíveis com taxas elevadas de cura, porém as recorrências são freqüentes. Palavras-chave: Fungos; Malassezia; pitiríase. Summary: Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection characterized by changes in skin pig

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Pitiríase Versicolor

Oliveira

Mazocco

Steiner³

2002

An. Bras. Dermatol.

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“…Children with an underlying infection, diabetes mellitus, malnutrition, HIV, on long term cortico-steroids or on any immunosuppressant and hyperhidrosis are more likely to have P.versicolor. 6 The development of P.versicolor maybe related to an altered immune-response to the organism. The lesions are generally restricted to anatomical sites that are covered by clothing suggesting a role of increased heat and moisture in the pathogenesis of the disease.…”

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“…A family history of P.versicolor is often present especially when the infection is seen in children. 6 This study was done to know the prevalence and clinical pattern of P.versicolor in children, and also to see if the infection was due to an exogenous or endogenous cause.…”

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confidence: 99%

Prevalence and clinical features of pityriasis versicolor in children

2012

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Background: Pityriasis versicolor (P.versicolor) is a mild chronic infection of the skin caused by Malassezia yeasts. The disease is more prevalent in teenagers and adults and children are rarely affected. Objective: To study the prevalence and clinical presentation of P.versicolor in children. Methods: All children below 14years of age presenting with hypo pigmented macules were screened for P.versicolor. A 10% KOH examination of skin scrapping was done in all the screened patients. A positive KOH mount showing spores and hyphae were included in the study. The clinical and epidemiological data was noted. Results: The total number of children with hypo pigmented macules was 102 and 58 were positive for PV. In 31.2%patients the lesions were on the face and these patients were below 1 years of age. Most cases presented in the summer months. Oil massage was seen in all patients. Conclusion: Hypo pigmented macules in infants should be screened for PV as this is seen to be quite common. Occlusion due to oil massage may cause PV.

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“…This is comparable with other data on overcrowding in jails. 8 We would like to highlight the fact the actual number of inmates suffering from skin problems was much higher than presented here. However these were being managed by the jail doctors.…”

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Pattern of Cutaneous Disease S in Inmates of Central Jail, Ludhiana , Punjab

Kanish¹,

Bhatia²

2014

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BACKGROUND: Prisons are fertile breeding places for many skin infections and infestations; also the prevalent stressful conditions may aggravate preexisting skin problems. OBJECTIVES: To determine the pattern of cutaneous diseases in Central Jail, Ludhiana, Punjab (male prison). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The jail inmates were examined as a part of special skin camp organized in the Central Jail Ludhiana by the dermatologist after eliciting a brief history. RESULTS: Of the 157 patients examined, 70% were infectious; commonest being scabies followed by pyodermas, dermatophytosis, pityriasis versicolor, warts. Eczemas and Acne vulgaris were the most common non-infectious conditions seen. CONCLUSIONS: We recommend screening of new inmates by a dermatologist and periodic skin camps to be conducted in prisons at regular intervals.

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Tinea versicolor

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Pitiríase Versicolor

Pitiríase Versicolor

Prevalence and clinical features of pityriasis versicolor in children

Pattern of Cutaneous Disease S in Inmates of Central Jail, Ludhiana , Punjab

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