Pityriasis versicolor alba B36.0

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Pityriasis versicolor achromians; pseudoachromia parasitica

Definition
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Depigmentation of persistent or already healed foci of pityriasis versicolor, which are particularly prominent in sun-tanned skin. S.a. Pityriasis versicolor alba punctata.

Etiopathogenesis
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Probably inhibition of melanogenesis by metabolic products (azelaic acid?) of the pathogen.

Therapy
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According to Pityriasis versicolor.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020