Sparing of the upper axillary area in pityriasis versicolor.
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چکیده
Increased temperature and sweating are considered factors predisposing to pityriasis versicolor. In this case report, sparing of the vaults of the axillae which are naturally occluded and sweaty areas, in a patient with widespread lesions of pityriasis versicolor is discussed. It is the second observation in this regard and further contributions are invited.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Revista iberoamericana de micologia
دوره 22 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005