Pityriasis Versicolour & Pityriasis Rosea

Exam Cram

Pitriasis Versicolour

Background

Yeast infection: Malassezia

Assessment

Presentation:

Beige/ fawn coloured areas become hypopigmented after sun exposure

Investigations: nil

Diagnostic criteria: clinical

Management

1. Topical antifungal: clotrimazole cream or shampoo

Pitriasis Rosea

• Starts with herald patch

• Spreads over 1-2 weeks

• Takes 3-5 weeks to resolve

• Self limiting disease, requiring no management.

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