Abstract
Depigmented lesions of pityriasis versicolor: A diagnostic dilemma with review of literature
Highlights
Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a common disorder known by various names like PV, Dermatomycosis perforatia, Tinea flava, Liver spots or Achromia parasitica
Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial mycosis, affecting the superficial layer of statum corneum. It is characterized by hypopigmented, hyperpigmented, leucodermal or erythematous scaly macules or patches primarily on trunk and proximal extremities. It is caused by Malassezia furfur which was first recognized as a fungal disease in 1846 by Eichstedt and demonstrated in the scales of Tinea versicolor by Robin in 1853 [1].Here we present a case of PV in which the lesions were localized only to the upper limbs and hypopigmentation was so marked that they closely resembled vitiligo
A 25 year old male, shopkeeper by profession presented with asymptomatic almost depigmented patches on both upper limbs since 6 months
Summary
Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a common disorder known by various names like PV, Dermatomycosis perforatia, Tinea flava, Liver spots or Achromia parasitica. Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial mycosis, affecting the superficial layer of statum corneum. It is characterized by hypopigmented, hyperpigmented, leucodermal or erythematous scaly macules or patches primarily on trunk and proximal extremities. It is caused by Malassezia furfur which was first recognized as a fungal disease in 1846 by Eichstedt and demonstrated in the scales of Tinea versicolor by Robin in 1853 [1].Here we present a case of PV in which the lesions were localized only to the upper limbs and hypopigmentation was so marked that they closely resembled vitiligo
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