DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2015.v03i02.054

Pages: 810-812

Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal infection described in the literature worldwide. It is characterized by appearance of macules and patches surrounded by normal skin. The concomitant dermatoses found to occur along with Pityriasis versicolor are acne vulgaris, seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasporum folliculitis, pityriasis capitis and atopic eczema. This study was carried out in Post Graduate Department of Dermatology, Government Medical College, Jammu, from November 2013 to November 2014. Clinical examination was done to determine the characteristic morphology of the lesions, site of involvement, number of sites involved, colour and size of the lesions and presence of other skin diseases with high sebum production was noted.