Pityriasis versicolor is caused by-
Correct Answer: M. furfur
Description: Tinea Versicolor or Pityriasis Versicolor: It is a chronic recurrent condition involving stratum corneum of skin, caused by a lipophilic fungus - Malassezia furfur. Malassezia furfur is a lipophilic fungus that is found on skin. Clinical manifestation: Characterized by scaly patches of hypo to hyper pigmentation of skin * Areas rich in sebaceous glands are commonly involved (neck, chest or upper arms). E. floccosum - cause Tinea unguium M. gypseum - cause Ectothrix infection T. tonsurans and T. violaceum- cause Endothrix
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