Increased incidence of facial pityriasis versicolor in children during the COVID-19 pandemic-A consequence of mask usage?
Feroze KaliyadanKaralikkattil T AshiquePuravoor JayasreePublished in: Pediatric dermatology (2022)
We describe a case series of seven children presenting with pityriasis versicolor on the face, localized to the area of coverage by the mask. The increased use of face masks after the opening up of schools, combined with a humid environment and associated sweating might be responsible for an increased presentation of facial pityriasis versicolor in children in our community.