Clinical aspects of XXXX with pityriasis versicolor seen at a referral center for tropical dermatology in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.

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BACKGROUND: Pityriasis versicolor ( @entity14937 ) is a chronic @entity3217 caused by @entity375 of the Malassezia spp. genus commensal of the keratinized layers of the skin. Under conditions not yet understood, it becomes pathogenic determining the clinical manifestations of the disease. It is a recurrent @entity272 and persistent @entity4182 may remain after treatment, causing social problems to those affected. OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical and epidemiological features of @entity1 diagnosed with @entity14937 treated at a referral center for dermatology (Alfredo da Matta Foundation). METHODS: Case-studies in which cutaneous manifestations and epidemiological characteristics of @entity1 diagnosed with @entity14937 treated at Alfredo da Matta Foundation were detailed. RESULTS: One hundred and sixteen @entity1 were included in the study from January to August 2008. Most subjects were male, of mixed ethnicity and young age. Most were students who were predisposed to the development of macules. The majority had extensive injuries and past history of the disease. CONCLUSION: The results revealed a high proportion of individuals with extensive clinical manifestations and duration of the disease.
