It is very difficult to diagnose atypical pityriasis versicolor occurring in uncommon sitesespeciallyflexuralareasandextremitiesUncommonvarianttypesuchasplaquetypeofPVisdifficult. Pityriasis versicolor woods lamp. Infected lesions fluoresce yellow-gold also described as chamois leather. The following tests may be useful. Also called as Tinea versicolor the term best discarded as not caused by Dermatophytes. Diagnosis of tinea versicolor by Woods lamp Woods lamp generates UV light and is fitted with Woods filter alowing only rays of bandwith around 365 nmto pass through. The lamp is held about 10-30 cm away from the skin. Woods lamp an antique but precious diagnostic tool. Statistical analysis was done. Malassezia species are normal flora of the skin and can.

Infection usually results from change from its lipophilic yeast form to mycelial form of Malassezia. Wood lamp black light examination yellow-green fluorescence may be observed in affected areas. Treatment usually lasts for. Bent u bereid uzelf voor op het investering in een pityriasis versicolor woods lamp in uw eentje. Wood lamp black light examination yellow-green fluorescence may be observed in affected areas Dermoscopy of pityriasis versicolor pallor fragmented to short filaments 2-5 micron wide and up to 2-5 micron long The patches may be coppery brown In darker skin the lesions are hypopigmented Woods lamp examination of the patient 1. Other tests that support the diagnosis of pityriasis versicolor are examination using wood lamp and biochemical test but these examinations does not confirm pityriasis versicolor diagnosis. INTRODUCTION Pityriasis versicolor is a mild chronic superficial fungal infection of stratum corneum caused mainly by Malassezia species. Taking a look at the skin making use of a Woods lamp an unique device used by dermatologists. Pityriasis versicolor PV is a chronic superficial fungal infection prevalent in tropical and subtropical countries. Lamp known as Woods lamp can be used to look for yellow fluorescence which is typical of pityriasis versicolor.

KOH wet mount and Woods lamp examination are useful in diagnosing pityriasis versicolor. Treatment of pityriasis versicolor can used oral or topical drug. Statistical analysis was done. Taking a look at the skin making use of a Woods lamp an unique device used by dermatologists. Dermoscopy of pityriasis versicolor - pallor background faint pigment network and scale. The ultraviolet black light Wood lamp can be used to demonstrate the coppery-orange fluorescence of tinea versicolor. A descriptive observational study of fluorescence pattern with woods lamp in clinically diagnosed patients with pityriasis versicolor. Although Pityriasis VersicolorPV may be virtually recognized by their characteristic clinical appearance. Out of 450 lesions sampled Woods lamp was positive with 388 862. The examination is painless and safe.

Pityriasis versicolor is usually diagnosed clinically. Wood lamp black light examination yellow-green fluorescence may be observed in affected areas. Taking a look at the skin making use of a Woods lamp an unique device used by dermatologists. Other tests that support the diagnosis of pityriasis versicolor are examination using wood lamp and biochemical test but these examinations does not confirm pityriasis versicolor diagnosis. The examination is painless and safe. Lamp known as Woods lamp can be used to look for yellow fluorescence which is typical of pityriasis versicolor. First-line therapy of pityriasis versicolor. These results indicate that ketoconazole is effective in the treatment of pityriasis versicolor but the problem of protecting susceptible persons from infection and reinfection remains. Statistical analysis was done. A Wood lamp is used to identify the extent of pigmented or depigmented patches and to detect fluorescence.

Lamp known as Woods lamp can be used to look for yellow fluorescence which is typical of pityriasis versicolor. It is very difficult to diagnose atypical pityriasis versicolor occurring in uncommon sitesespeciallyflexuralareasandextremitiesUncommonvarianttypesuchasplaquetypeofPVisdifficult. Examination of these areas with a Wood lamp revealed no fluorescence and scrapings examined with the light microscope did not contain Malassezia furfur. Pityriasis versicolor cases with respect to colour of lesions were studied. The treatment of pityriasis versicolor consists of the use of antifungal medicines which are readily available as lotions hair shampoos and pills. The lamp must be allowed to warm up for one minute. Treatment usually lasts for. Pityriasis versicolor Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of the skin caused by Malassezia furfur a spore- forming yeast. Treatment for Pityriasis Versicolor. Infection usually results from change from its lipophilic yeast form to mycelial form of Malassezia.