Abstract
Pityriasis versicolor is a common disorder of the skin, which is characterised by scaly hypo- or hyperpigmented lesions on the body. The lipophilic yeast, Malassezia, is considered to be the aetiological agent of this disease. A number of treatment options, both topical and systemic, have been shown to be effective. A critical evaluation of treatment options is presented.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Cutaneous
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Administration, Oral
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Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage*
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
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Clinical Trials as Topic / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Malassezia / drug effects*
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Secondary Prevention
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Skin / drug effects*
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Skin / microbiology
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Skin / pathology
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Tinea Versicolor / drug therapy*
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Tinea Versicolor / microbiology
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Tinea Versicolor / pathology
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Tinea Versicolor / prevention & control