The correct nomenclature of Zirelí sign in the propaedeutics of pityriasis versicolor (in memoriam)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.abd.2021.04.004
Abstract: Aiming at disclosing the semiotic method used in the diagnosis of pityriasis versicolor, the authors go through the history of the creation of Zirelí sign, describing the method, its usefulness and practicality in dermatological clinical… read more here.
Keywords: zirel sign; memoriam; pityriasis versicolor;
Virulence factors of Malassezia strains isolated from pityriasis versicolor patients and healthy individuals.
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DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myac060
Abstract: Over the last decade, Malassezia species have emerged as increasingly important pathogens associated with a wide range of dermatological disorders and bloodstream infections. The pathogenesis of Malassezia yeasts is not completely clear but it seems… read more here.
Keywords: pityriasis versicolor; strains isolated; malassezia strains; biofilm formation ... See more keywords
Malassezia species retrieved from skin with pityriasis versicolor, seborrhoeic dermatitis and skin free of lesions: a comparison of two sampling methods
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DOI: 10.1111/bjd.16521
Abstract: Malassezia are involved in the pathogenesis of different skin diseases including pityriasis versicolor (PV) and seborrheic dermatitis (SD), but these yeasts are also important inhabitants of the skin microbiome. Culture is not performed routinely, although… read more here.
Keywords: species retrieved; malassezia species; dermatitis; pityriasis ... See more keywords
Differential lipase virulence in Malassezia furfur dimorphism isolated from pityriasis versicolor patients and healthy individuals
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DOI: 10.1111/myc.13580
Abstract: Malassezia furfur is a member of the human skin microbiomes that can cause various skin diseases. Dimorphism plays a role as the yeast phase predominates during skin colonisation whereas mycelial forms are observed in the… read more here.
Keywords: pityriasis versicolor; differential lipase; lipase virulence; malassezia furfur ... See more keywords
Increased incidence of facial pityriasis versicolor in children during the COVID‐19 pandemic—A consequence of mask usage?
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DOI: 10.1111/pde.15043
Abstract: We describe a case series of seven children presenting with pityriasis versicolor on the face, localized to the area of coverage by the mask. The increased use of face masks after the opening up of… read more here.
Keywords: pityriasis versicolor; pityriasis; versicolor children; mask ... See more keywords