20 research outputs found
Lower Extremity Wounds in Patients With Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
ALBERT'S SOLUTION VERSUS POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF TINEA VERSICOLOR
Analysis of the antifungal activity of ketoconazole, zinc pyrithione, and ciclopirox olamine against Pityrosporum ouale. A diffusion assay for cultures in solid media
Comparing Efficacy and Tolerability of Triamcinolone and Verapamil in Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids
Pityriasis versicolor in the pediatric age
Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a superficial mycosis, theoretically unusual in children. Epidemiologic and clinical data for children with PV over 11 years was collected. Some explanations are given for the conditions that favored this mycotic infection in children. This study confirms that the face is a usual site of PV in children, in contrast to its rarity as a site in adults. Clinical features are variable and similar to adults. Both sexes are equally affected. The family history is often positive for PV
