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Pityriasis versicolor albaB36.0

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Pityriasis versicolor achromians; pseudoachromia parasitica

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

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

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

According to Pityriasis versicolor.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer