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A case of pityriasis versicolor atrophicans
Author(s) -
Romano C.,
Maritati E.,
Ghilardi A.,
Miracco C.,
Mancianti F.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
mycoses
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.13
H-Index - 69
eISSN - 1439-0507
pISSN - 0933-7407
DOI - 10.1111/j.1439-0507.2005.01160.x
Subject(s) - pityriasis , dermatology , differential diagnosis , medicine , atrophy , tinea versicolor , malassezia , pathology
Summary A case of pityriasis versicolor atrophicans caused by Malassezia globosa is reported in a 49‐year‐old woman. Diagnosis was based on direct microscopic examination and culture. Differential diagnosis was performed with respect to other skin diseases manifesting with cutaneous atrophy.