Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Definition, causes, prevalence, prognosis, and complications.
• Diagnosis
  • How to diagnose a person with pityriasis versicolor.
• Management
  • How to manage a person with pityriasis versicolor.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• How to make an accurate diagnosis of pityriasis versicolor.
• How to manage pityriasis versicolor appropriately in primary care.
• What information and advice to provide people about pityriasis versicolor.
• When to refer to dermatology.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered