(B36.0) Pityriasis versicolor
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Diagnosis pityriasis versicolor is diagnosed Women are 5.61% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis pityriasis versicolor
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis pityriasis versicolor
1 714 (34.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease pityriasis versicolor - Men aged 25-29 and Women aged 60-64
Disease Features pityriasis versicolor
Pityriasis versicolor - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - pityriasis versicolor
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the affected skin
- Wood’s lamp examination
- Potassium hydroxide (KOH) test
- Gram stain
- Culture and sensitivity testing
- Skin biopsy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Prescribe antifungal medications such as ketoconazole or itraconazole.
- Prescribe topical antifungal creams or lotions.
- Prescribe oral antibiotics.
- Advise the patient to keep the affected area clean and dry.
- Advise the patient to avoid tight fitting clothes and to wear loose clothing.
- Advise the patient to use an antifungal powder or spray.
- Advise the patient to take a bath or shower daily.
- Advise the patient to avoid sharing towels, clothing, or other items.
- Advise the patient to use a mild soap or wash to clean the affected area.
- Advise the patient to avoid excessive sweating.
- Advise the patient to use sunscreen when outdoors.
- Advise the patient to avoid stress.
Pityriasis versicolor - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease pityriasis versicolor
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