Fluconazole in pityriasis versicolor
Common Questions and Answers about Fluconazole in pityriasis versicolor
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i have petyriasis versicolor infection since las 4 years. I used fluconazone but it disappear for few months but come again after some time.
Hello,
Without examination, confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be pityriasis versicolor or pityriasis alba. Pityriasis versicolor is caused by an overgrowth of a yeast fungus and is found mainly on sun exposed areas. Pityriasis alba is a common hypopigmented dermatitis.This is a self-limited disorder that usually resolves by adulthood. Severe cases may benefit by Psoralen plus ultraviolet light A photochemotherapy (PUVA).
Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be pityriasis versicolor or pityriasis alba. Pityriasis versicolor is caused by an overgrowth of a yeast fungus and are found mainly on sun exposed areas. Pityriasis alba is a common hypopigmented dermatitis.This is a self-limited disorder that usually resolves by adulthood.Severe cases may benefit by Psoralen plus ultraviolet light A photochemotherapy (PUVA).
Hello,
Without examination, confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be pityriasis versicolor or pityriasis alba. Pityriasis versicolor is caused by an overgrowth of a yeast fungus and are found mainly on sun exposed areas. Pityriasis alba is a common hypopigmented dermatitis. This is a self-limited disorder that usually resolves by adulthood. Severe cases may benefit by Psoralen plus ultraviolet light A photochemotherapy (PUVA).
I suggest you to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.
The other possibility is of confluent and reticulated papillomatosis. Pityriasis versicolor is caused by a fungus that lives in the skin of almost all adults. Factors that can cause the fungus to become more visible include high humidity and immune or hormone abnormalities. Treatment involves topical and oral antifungal medicines.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
This fungal infection usually presents wth white patches in the back,neck and arms.Tinea versicolor may be easily treated with antifungal medications however, the white skin patches may take quite sometime to match the normal skin color.
Another differential is pityriasis alba.However,the white patches of pityriasis alba are multiple and appear to be more confluent.In your case, the more common tinea versicolor may be the underlying cause.
Tinea versicolor (also known as Dermatomycosis furfuracea, Pityriasis versicolor, and Tinea flava Recent research has shown that the majority of pityriasis versicolor is caused by Malassezia globosa , although M. furfur is responsible for a small number of cases.
Hello,
From the symptoms it can be pityriasis versicolor, pityriasis alba or idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis. Pityriasis versicolor is caused by an overgrowth of a yeast fungus and are found mainly on sun exposed areas. Pityriasis alba is a common hypopigmented dermatitis. This is a self-limited disorder that usually resolves by adulthood. Severe cases may benefit by Psoralen plus ultraviolet light A photochemotherapy (PUVA).
Hello,
These patches can be due to pityriasis versicolor. Pityriasis versicolor (Tinea veriscolor) is a fungal infection caused by commensal yeasts in hot and humid conditions. They may be reddish brown, slightly scaly patches or ugly, depigmented areas that will not tan, especially in suntanned skin. Melasma is caused by hormonal changes, which stimulate a temporary increase in your body's production of melanin.
Hello,
This patch can be due to pityriasis versicolor. Pityriasis versicolor (Tinea veriscolor) is a fungal infection caused by commensal yeasts in hot and humid conditions. They may be reddish brown, slightly scaly patches or ugly, depigmented areas that will not tan, especially in suntanned skin.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Hello,
These dark spots on shoulders are commonly due to pityriasis versicolor or due to hyperpigmentation skin. Pityriasis versicolor (Tinea veriscolor) is a fungal infection caused by commensal yeasts in hot and humid conditions. They may be reddish brown, slightly scaly patches or ugly, depigmented areas that will not tan, especially in suntanned skin.
To confirm the diagnosis please get an evaluation done by a dermatologist.
Hello,
It looks like pityriasis versicolor. Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal disease caused by a type of yeast that naturally lives on your skin. When the yeast grows out of control, the skin disease, which appears as a rash, is the result.
The spots may disappear during cool weather and get worse during warm and humid weather and appears as light or dark patches on face or chest which do not tan with exposure to sun.
KOH examination of the skin scrapings may help in confirming the diagnosis.
Hello,
Without examination, confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be pityriasis versicolor or pityriasis alba. Pityriasis versicolor is caused by an overgrowth of a yeast fungus and are found mainly on sun exposed areas. Pityriasis alba is a common hypopigmented dermatitis.This is a self-limited disorder that usually resolves by adulthood.Severe cases may benefit by Psoralen plus ultraviolet light A photochemotherapy (PUVA).
Hi,
A differential that I can think of here is tinea versicolor which is a fungal infection. This may thrive in areas that are usually exposed to damp and sweat. This does not sound very urgent but given that you have exposure to heat, dust and other elements,it is necessary that you have this assessed.
Tinea versicolor may present with a mild central clearing with fine scales at the center of the spots.
Is this true in you case?
Is there any associated itching?
Hello,
From the symptoms it can be contact dermatitis ,sweat dermatitis , heat rash, pityriasis versicolor or pityriasis rosea. Pityriasis versicolor is a common skin infection caused by the yeast Malassezia furfur. This skin disease commonly affects adolescents and young adults, especially in warm and humid climates.
A dermatologist’s evaluation will be the best as treatment is different for all.
Can see the picture, but not able to make out lot of detail. Is that taken with a mobile camera? Can you upload a pic in better lighting. Looks a bit like pityriasis versicolor. But obviously can't be absolutely certain on this pic alone.Check out http://www.dermnetnz.org/fungal/pityriasis-versicolor.html
Regards
Dr.Sasi Attili
Consultant Dermatologist
www.onlineskinspecialist.
Hello,
In children it is common to find pityriasis alba instead of pityriasis versicolor for facial discoloration. Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition mostly occurring in children and usually seen as dry, fine-scaled, pale patches on the face.
No treatment is required and the patches in time will settle in due course of time. The redness, scale and itch if present may be managed with simple emollients and sometimes hydrocortisone, a weak steroid, is also used.
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