Medical History A 17-year-old female patient comes to the dermatology consult complaining of “white spots” with a scaly appearance on the upper and lower limbs, which started three months ago. She reports an increase in the lesions associated with sun exposure. She denies itching, local pain, appearance of new similar lesions in other parts of the body, history of atopy, as well as fever or other infectious celebrations. Photograph of the superior left upper limb, side view.Photograph of the left scapular region. Question:Considering the patient’s clinical condition and the images presented, mark the true alternative about the diagnosis: The development of the clinical disease is due to yeast cells. It is caused by a lipid-dependent dimorphic fungus that is a component of the skin's normal flora In the acute phase, the disease presents as eczema and microvesicular rash. Lesions are treated with photoprotection, lasers, cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen or dermabrasion. Test Question (FMS / PI) 2011 Fungal disease extremely common in the horny layer of the epidermis, pityriasis versicolor has the following characteristics, EXCEPT: It compromises adults of both sexes, but it’s less frequent in children and the elderly There is a constitutional predisposition for the condition Malnutrition, hyperhidrosis and immunodepression are predisposing factors The causative agent, Malassezia furfur, participates in the normal skin flora The hypopigmentation that occurs is due only to a physical shield of the colonization of the fungus. Time is Up! Time's up
