Abstract
The pseudoatrophic pityriasis versicolor is an atypical form of this disease with cutaneous atrophy provoked by the prolonged application of topical corticosteroids. The term "pseudoatrophic" is indicative of its reversible character.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Administration, Topical
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Aged
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects*
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Betamethasone / adverse effects
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Betamethasone / analogs & derivatives*
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Glucocorticoids
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Humans
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Male
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Tinea Versicolor / chemically induced*
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Tinea Versicolor / pathology
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Glucocorticoids
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betamethasone-17,21-dipropionate
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Betamethasone