Pityriasis versicolor
EBM Guidelines
Jan 9, 2026 • Completely updated
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Extract
- In pityriasis versicolor, an exceptionally abundant growth of yeast fungi normally present on the skin, or the patient's immune response, leads to visible skin changes.
- This is usually a cosmetic problem. The disease is not contagious.
- Pityriasis versicolor can recur after successful treatment.
Search terms
B36.0, Chromophytosis, Dermatology, Dermatomycosis furfuracea, Malassezia furfur, Tinea Versicolor, clotrimazole, ketoconazole, malassezia, miconazole, pityriasis versicolor, terbinafine