Table 1.
Frequency of dermoscopic variables in the lesions of pityriasis versicolor
| Dermoscopic variables | Hypopigmented lesions (n=164) | Hyperpigmented lesions (n=14) |
|---|---|---|
| Nonuniform pigmentation | 152 (92.68) | 14 (100) |
| Clearly demarcated border | 26 (15.85) | 2 (14.29) |
| Perilesional hyperpigmentation | 56 (34.15) | 0 (0) |
| Inconspicuous ridges and furrows | 145 (88.41) | 12 (85.71) |
| Scaling | 142 (86.58) | 13 (92.86) |
| Patchy | 95 (57.93) | 4 (28.57) |
| Furrows* | 47 (28.66) | 7 (50) |
| Diffuse | 14 (8.54) | 5 (35.71) |
| Peripheral | 9 (5.49) | 0 (0) |
| Perifollicular | 13 (7.93) | 1 (7.14) |
| Vascular patterns | ||
| Linear branching vessels | 14 (8.54) | 0 (0) |
| Dotted vessels | 4 (2.44) | 0 (0) |
Notes: Results are presented as absolute values (n) and percentages are shown in parentheses. *The number in this category also includes the lesions with patchy or diffuse scaling which had a simultaneous presence of scales within the furrows.