|
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
Medknow Publications on behalf of The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
ISSN: 0378-6323 EISSN: 0378-6323
Vol. 71, No. 4, 2005, pp. 259-261
|
Bioline Code: dv05086
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
|
|
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Vol. 71, No. 4, 2005, pp. 259-261
en |
Studies - Pityriasis versicolor in the pediatric age group
Jena DeepakKumar, Sengupta Sujata, Dwari BinayakChandra, Ram ManojKumar
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a mild chronic infection of the skin caused by Malassezia yeasts. Although it is primarily seen in adults, children are often affected in the tropics .
METHODS: Over a period of 2 years, children (up to the age of 14 years) who were clinically and mycologically diagnosed as PV were included in the study. The clinical and epidemiological pattern in different age groups was noted.
RESULTS: PV in this age group formed about 31% of the total cases of PV; 4.8% cases presented in infancy. The commonest site of involvement was the face in 39.9% of the cases. Most of the cases presented in summer months.
CONCLUSIONS: PV is not an uncommon disease among children in the tropics. There is a sudden resurgence of cases in the hot monsoons and even infants are not spared.
Keywords
Childhood, Pityriasis versicolor
|
|
© Copyright 2005 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. Alternative site location: http://www.ijdvl.com
|
|