pityriasis

Question 1

what is pityriasis rosea

Answer 1

acute, self limiting rash affecting young adults
related to herpes hominis virus 7

Question 2

features of pityriasis rosea

Answer 2

may have history of recent viral infection
herald patch on trunk
erythematous, oval, scaly patches

Question 3

management of pityriasis rosea

Answer 3

self limiting

Question 4

what is pityriasis versicolor

Answer 4

tinea versicolor
superficial cutaneous fungal infection causes by malassezia furfur

Question 5

features of pityriasis versicolor

Answer 5

commonly affects trunk
patches may be hypopigmented
scale is common
mild pruritus

Question 6

predisposing factors for pityriasis versicolor

Answer 6

immunosuppression
malnutrition
cushing’s

Question 7

management of pityriasis versicolor

Answer 7

topical antifungal