Condition Vitiligo Pityriasis

versicolcor
1. definitions Vitiligo is a skin disease that occurs Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal
due to the immune system attacking infection that caused by body’s
its own tissues. own flora.
2. appearance The patches have depigmentation. The patches are either hyper-
They usually appear as milky white pigmented or hypo-pigmented
patches on skin. than rest of the skin.

3. triggers Triggers for vitiligo include family Triggers for Pityriasis versicolor
history, stress, sunburn, and trauma. include hot, humid weather, oily
skin, hormonal changes, and
weakened immune system.

4. symmetry Lesions tend to be symmetrical. Lesions tend to be asymmetrical.

5. Association of The patches are not irritant It may be mildly irritant

iritance

6. gender Affects females more frequently Affects both genders equally.

7. Age Can develop at any age but It usually occurs in teenagers or

frequently starts in late teens. young adults.
8. Areas involved It is more common around the It tends to develop on the back,
mouth, eyes, fingers, wrists, armpits chest, upper arms, neck and
and groin tummy

9. Texture Skin affected by vitiligo usually has a The areas affected by Pityriasis
normal texture. versicolor are usually slightly scaly
or flaky.

10. diagnosis Vitiligo can be diagnosed through Pityriasis versicolor can be

medical history, physical examination
with special lamps, skin biopsy, and
blood lamps
11. Treatment vitiligo can be treated through:
 medications (corticosteroids
and calcineurin inhibitor
ointments)
 combining psoralen and light
therapy,
 removing the remaining color
(depigmentation),
 surgery (skin grafting, blister
grafting, and cellular
suspension transplant)
diagnosed through wood lamp
examination, microscopy using
potassium hydroxide (KOH), and
skin biopsy
Pityriasis versicolor is treated
through
 Topical antifungals
clotrimazole,
ketoconazole, miconazole
 Antifungal pills
 Lifestyle changes like
avoiding oily skin products,
reducing the time spent in
the sun, using antifungal
shampoos, putting on
sunscreen every day and
choosing breathable fabrics
like cotton.

References:

 https://www.myvitiligoteam.com/resources/tinea-versicolor-vs-vitiligo-whats-the-
difference
 https://www.emedicinehealth.com/tinea_versicolor_vs_vitiligo/article_em.htm
 https://www.differencebetween.com/what-is-the-difference-between-pityriasis-
versicolor-and-vitiligo/
 https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/clinical-feature/clinical-areas/dermatology/skin-
differentials-pityriasis-versicolor-vs-vitiligo/