Pityriasis Versicolor on Male Genital Area: A Rare Presentation
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Pityriasis versicolor is a very common fungal infection. This disease is caused by infection due to yeastMalassezia furfur. Presentation consists of a superficial scaling and a mild disturbance of skin pigmentation ranging from hypopigmentation to mild hyperpigmentation. Genital Pityriasis versicolor though rare, is not very uncommon, and should always be a part of differential diagnosis for such lesions in genital area. Case Report: A 28 year old circumcised male patient presented to the outpatient department for consultation in view of three month history of a few hypopigmented lesions over the penile shaft and a few hyperpigmented lesions over the skin of pubic region. On clinical and woods lamp examination, genital pityriasis versicolor was diagnosed. The condition is very benign, but may be very worrisome for the patient due to the awkward location of the lesions. The patient should be reassured about the satisfactory outcome in this disease. Conclusion: Genital Pityriasis versicolor though rare, is not very uncommon, and should always be a part of differential diagnosis for such lesions in genital area.
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Sheikh Manzoor, Syed Shahab ud din Bukhari, Suhail Raheem Rather, Samia Aleem
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