Histopathological and Dermoscopic Correlations in Pityriasis Versicolor
November 2022
in “
IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology
”
Pityriasis versicolor dermoscopic analysis ILLUCO Dermoscope pigmentary network scaling folliculocentric pattern contrast halo ring perivascular infiltrate hyperkeratosis hyphae spores spongiosis KOH mount yeast invasion of hair follicles PV dermoscope pigment network halo ring yeast in hair follicles
Studysummary This study observed that specific dermoscopic features, such as altered pigmentary network and yeast invasion of hair follicles, along with certain histopathological features, assist in diagnosing pityriasis versicolor.
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