Pityriasis versicolor

EBM Guidelines
Apr 28, 2021 • Latest change May 25, 2021
Pekka Autio

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  • In pityriasis versicolor, the rash is caused by exceptionally abundant growth of Malassezia yeast.
  • The reason why this lipophilic yeast fungus grows in large numbers in some patients is not known.
  • The condition is not contagious.

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B36.0, Chromophytosis, Dermatology, Dermatomycosis furfuracea, Malassezia furfur, Tinea Versicolor, clotrimazole, malassezia, miconazole, pityriasis versicolor