Magnitude and associated factors of pityriasis versicolor among patients attending dermatovenereology outpatient department at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022 

Abstract

Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a chronic superficial fungal infection caused by Malassezia species. Skin discoloration is the principal morbidity resulting from PV and this adverse cosmetic effect of lesions may lead to substantial emotional distress. A recent study showed high prevalence of fungal infection but the study lacks to incorporate any associated factors to fungal infections including PV. Therefore, this study provide the prevalence and associated factors of PV among patients attending Dermatovenereology OPD clinic at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (UGCSH) to advance the quality of health service provided for Dermatovenereology patients. Objective: To determine the magnitude of Pityriasis versicolor and its associated factors among patients attending Dermatovenereology OPD at the UGCSH, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022.