PITYRIASIS VERSICOLOR
What Is Pityriasis Versicolor? Pityriasis Versicolor (PV) is an inflammatory skin condition that affects the upper layers of the body’s epidermis. It is most common among adolescents and is caused by changes in hormone levels or excessive sweating. The first indication that someone has PV is visible pigmentary disturbances such as hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules across certain parts of the body. Scaling may develop which adds deep yellowish scale over preexisting white spots and if not examined properly can look like dandruff flakes interrupted with light crusting around follicles hair roots leading towards inflammation. Additionally, itchiness may be present but only few people will experience this symptom depending upon severity & resistance level of each individual disease causing organism inside your system. Treatment options vary based on severity, with mild cases requiring no treatment beyond topical therapies and severe cases requiring oral antifungals drug...
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