Sparing of the upper axillary area in pityriasis versicolor

Rev Iberoam Micol. 2005 Sep;22(3):167-8. doi: 10.1016/s1130-1406(05)70033-4.

Abstract

Increased temperature and sweating are considered factors predisposing to pityriasis versicolor. In this case report, sparing of the vaults of the axillae which are naturally occluded and sweaty areas, in a patient with widespread lesions of pityriasis versicolor is discussed. It is the second observation in this regard and further contributions are invited.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Axilla / microbiology*
  • Fluorescence
  • Humans
  • Hydroxides
  • Male
  • Potassium Compounds
  • Sweating
  • Tinea Versicolor / microbiology
  • Tinea Versicolor / pathology*

Substances

  • Hydroxides
  • Potassium Compounds
  • potassium hydroxide