[Pseudoatrophic pityriasis versicolor]

Med Cutan Ibero Lat Am. 1990;18(2):101-3.
[Article in Spanish]

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

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects*
  • Betamethasone / adverse effects
  • Betamethasone / analogs & derivatives*
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tinea Versicolor / chemically induced*
  • Tinea Versicolor / pathology

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Glucocorticoids
  • betamethasone-17,21-dipropionate
  • Betamethasone