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Tinea versicolor. A practical guide for primary care physicians.

D M Pariser1

  • 1Division of Dermatology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk.

Postgraduate Medicine
|May 15, 1990
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Tinea versicolor presents distinct skin pigment changes, diagnosable with microscopy. While topical or oral treatments are effective, this fungal infection frequently recurs.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal infection caused by Malassezia yeast.
  • It characteristically presents with pigmentary alterations on the skin.
  • Distinguishing it from other dermatophyte infections is crucial for appropriate management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic methods for tinea versicolor.
  • To discuss treatment options and recurrence patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Microscopic examination using potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation.
  • Staining techniques such as Polysciences Multiple Stain for confirmation.

Main Results:

  • Characteristic pigmentary changes aid in initial clinical diagnosis.

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  • Microscopy provides definitive identification when needed.
  • Topical therapies and oral ketoconazole are effective treatments.

    • Conclusions:

    • Tinea versicolor is identifiable by its unique skin manifestations and confirmed via microscopy.
    • Treatment is generally effective, but the condition has a high propensity for recurrence.