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Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor)

A common chronic, noninflammatory and usually symptomless disorder, characterized by the occurrence of multiple macular patches of all sizes and shapes, and varying in pigmentation from fawn-colored to brown. It is seen most frequently in hot, humid, tropical regions and is mostly caused by MALASSEZIA FURFUR (formerly Pityrosporum orbiculare).
Also Known As:
Pityriasis Versicolor; Folliculitides, Pityriasis; Folliculitis, Pityriasis; Infection, Malassezia furfur; Infection, Pityrosporum orbiculare; Malassezia furfur Infections; Pityriasis Folliculitides; Pityrosporum orbiculare Infections; Malassezia furfur Infection; Pityriasis Folliculitis; Pityrosporum orbiculare Infection
Networked: 393 relevant articles (74 outcomes, 52 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Tinea (Ringworm)
2. Infections
3. Cutaneous Candidiasis
4. Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot)
5. Pityriasis

Experts

1. Mayser, Peter: 7 articles (01/2011 - 05/2002)
2. Mayser, P: 5 articles (10/2021 - 09/2000)
3. Krämer, Hans-Joachim: 5 articles (01/2011 - 05/2002)
4. Gupta, Aditya K: 4 articles (07/2015 - 09/2003)
5. Irlinger, Bernhard: 4 articles (12/2005 - 05/2002)
6. Steglich, Wolfgang: 4 articles (12/2005 - 05/2002)
7. Gupta, A K: 4 articles (08/2004 - 01/2000)
8. Faergemann, Jan: 3 articles (12/2009 - 01/2002)
9. Jain, V K: 3 articles (07/2003 - 11/2000)
10. Parvizi, Mohammad Mahdi: 2 articles (11/2020 - 01/2017)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Tinea Versicolor:
1. Ketoconazole (Nizoral)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Itraconazole (Sporanox)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Terbinafine (Lamisil)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Fluconazole (Zonal)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Clotrimazole (Lotrimin)FDA LinkGeneric
6. bifonazoleIBA
7. selenium disulfide (Head & Shoulders)FDA LinkGeneric
8. imidazoleIBA
9. SolutionsIBA
10. pramiconazoleIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Epidural Analgesia
3. Oral Administration
4. Phototherapy (Light Therapy)
5. Skin Cream