Chromophytosis B36.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Discoloration of the skin by plant parasites, mostly fungi. In the narrower sense by Malassezia furfur in pityriasis versicolor.

Therapy
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Treatment of the underlying disease.

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Incoming links (1)

Selenium disulfide;

Outgoing links (1)

Pityriasis versicolor (overview);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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