Intertriginous lesions in pityriasis versicolor

Aljabre, Salih H.M.

doi:10.1046/j.1468-3083.2003.00727.x

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“…Similar findings were also noted by Dutta et al 6 Rao et al 7 and Krishnan et al ,8 revealed upper trunk, neck and face to be the commonly involved sites. In contrast, Aljabre et al ,13 showed that flexural lesions of pityriasis versicolor were not uncommon. Macules were most common lesions found in our study, as also shown by other workers 78.…”

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Pityriasis versicolor: A clinicomycological and epidemiological study from a tertiary care hospital

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Background:Pityriasis versicolor is a mild, chronic, usually asymptomatic superficial fungal infection of the stratum corneum, caused by Malassezia yeasts. The purpose of the present study is to assess the clinical profile of a group of patients with pityriasis versicolor and to find out the epidemiological characteristics in this part of India as well as any association, if any, with other diseases.Materials and Methods:For this purpose, 110 consecutive patients of pityriasis versicolor were evaluated clinically and diagnosis was confirmed mycologically at a tertiary care hospital in Kolkata. All data were recorded in a predesigned, pretested semi-structured schedule. The total duration of study period was 12 months.Results:Majority of the patients were young adults. Most of the patients were asymptomatic. There is prominent seasonal variation of the patients with a peak in August and September months. Most of the lesions were hypopigmented scaly macules and were KOH positive. Most commonly involved sites were chest, face and back. Seborrheic dermatitis sometimes coexisted with pityriasis versicolor and a number of patients also had diabetes mellitus and immunosuppressive conditions.Conclusions:Overall, the clinicomycological and epidemiological profile of pityriasis versicolor infection as observed in a tertiary care setting in eastern India does not differ significantly from those observed by previous workers elsewhere.

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Pityriasis versicolor: A clinicomycological and epidemiological study from a tertiary care hospital

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“…Aljabre et al reported an 11.8% (13 of 110 patients) incidence of flexural involvement at their institution but no statistically significant correlation with age, sex, immune status, infection duration, or infection relapse rate. They also noted that of flexures, the axillary vault and inguinal crease were the least frequently involved and were often spared even in cases of widespread infection [5,12] However, another report describes two cases solely affecting the axillae and inguinal regions respectively [2]. …”

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“…Several cases of TV of the face have been found more commonly in children than adults, with children exhibiting more extensive facial involvement and less involvement of other body regions [1,5]. Also, it has been found to occur more frequently in the tropics [10], although Boralevi et al [19] report a more severe presentation occurring in two Caucasian patients in a temperate climate.…”

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Uncommon presentations of tinea versicolor

Varada¹,

Dabade²,

Loo³

2014

Dermatol Pract Concept

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Tinea versicolor (TV) is a common cutaneous fungal infection characterized by superficial scaling and a mild disturbance of skin pigmentation. It typically affects the chest, upper back, and shoulders. However, involvement of more unusual regions of the body such as the face and scalp, arms and legs, intertriginous sites, genitalia, areolae, and palms and soles has been reported. This report details two such cases observed at our institution: a 32-year-old woman with involvement of the popliteal fossa and a 16-year-old boy with involvement of the groin. The clinician must be aware of these variations in location and perform the appropriate diagnostic workup when lesions have the characteristic morphology of TV despite an unusual location. The etiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology of TV are reviewed and current literature describing other instances of TV in uncommon locations is discussed.

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“…Infection located at joint can be attributed to psoriasis, there is little documentation regarding the unusual pityriasis versicolor localizations of the body like the scalps, the face, the arms, palms, legs, soles, flexural areas, areolae, penile involvement [129].…”

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Atypical and Unpredictable Superficial Mycosis Presentations: A Narrative Review

Belmokhtar,

Djaroud,

Matmour

et al. 2024

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While typically exhibiting characteristic features, fungal infections can sometimes present in an unusual context, having improbable localization (eyelid, face, joint), mimicking other skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, or mycosis fungoides, and appearing with unexpected color, shape, or distribution. The emergence of such a challenging clinical pictures is attributed to complex interplay of host characteristics (hygiene, aging population), environment (climate change), advances in medical procedures, and agent factors (fungal resistance, species emergence). We aim to provide a better understanding of unusual epidemiological contexts and atypical manifestations of fungal superficial diseases, knowing that there is no pre-established clinical guide for these conditions.

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Intertriginous lesions in pityriasis versicolor

Abstract: Thorough inspection and examination of the skin by Wood's light before establishing treatment is prudent in cases of pityriasis versicolor located in typical sites.

Cited by 11 publications

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Pityriasis versicolor: A clinicomycological and epidemiological study from a tertiary care hospital

Pityriasis versicolor: A clinicomycological and epidemiological study from a tertiary care hospital

Uncommon presentations of tinea versicolor

Atypical and Unpredictable Superficial Mycosis Presentations: A Narrative Review

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