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Pityriasis Versicolor

Checked: 23-08-2020 by Vicky Ryan Next Review: 23-08-2021

Principles of Management

Local Clinicians recommend the following guidelines: 

Primary Care Dermatology Society: Pityriasis Versicolor clinical guidance

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): cks.nice.org.uk/pityriasis-versicolor

Please always refer to the BNSSG Formulary for the latest prescribing guidance. 

Provided by Patient info: Differential diagnosis information: patient.info/doctor/pityriasis-versicolor-pro

Referral

Uncomplicated Pityriasis Versicolor can be diagnosed and managed in primary care and referral is rarely required.

If advice or confirmation of diagnosis is required then consider using Dermatology Advice and Guidance initially.

Referrals can also be made to the Community Dermatology Service who can offer individual patient management plans and advice, or to secondary care via eRS.

Resources

British Association of Dermatology (BAD): Patient information leaflet: https://www.bad.org.uk/pils/pityriasis-versicolor/ 

DermNetNZ: Health Care Professional additional information: dermnetnz.org/



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