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Pityriasis Versicolor Explained | Causes, Signs & Correct Treatment | Doctor V Explains 👍 FREE E-Book for skin of colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF ✅ FREE 74-page Hair Growth Guide: 🔗 bit.ly/4ngVGKc ⸻ WATCH NEXT: 🫣 Is Niacinamide actually good for skin of colour? https://youtu.be/OVWJ9Ok4PuA ❌ 5 products to avoid for MELANIN-RICH SKIN: https://youtu.be/_hF96oTMMMM 😢 $3000 luxury vs dupes: https://youtu.be/O9tONfO0QiY ⸻ White or dark patches on your skin that won’t go away? Pityriasis versicolor is a common fungal condition that often affects melanin-rich skin, leaving lighter or darker patches that are frequently misdiagnosed as vitiligo, eczema, or pigmentation. In this video, Dr Vanita Rattan explains: • The key signs of pityriasis versicolor • How to test for it at home • The correct treatment approach • How to tell the difference between vitiligo and pityriasis versicolor ⸻ ✨ Discover Dr Vanita Rattan formulations for skin of colour — designed to protect the skin barrier and reduce pigmentation risk during treatment: 🔗 https://www.skincarebydrv.com ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps: Pityriasis Versicolor 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Sign 1: Subtle Scaling 02:00 – Sign 2: Colour Variation 02:37 – How to Test for Pityriasis Versicolor 03:00 – Sign 3: Treatment Response (Steroid Resistance) 03:40 – Correct Treatment Approach 04:11 – Important Notes 04:33 – Vitiligo vs Pityriasis Versicolor (Comparison Table) ⸻ 📘 Download your FREE E-Guide to Skin of Colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF Dr Vanita Rattan’s channel provides weekly, science-based education for skin of colour — covering pigmentation, fungal skin conditions, acne, sensitivity, ageing, and uneven tone. ⸻ 📲 Follow for more skin of colour education: Instagram (Brand): @skincarebydrv Instagram (Dr V): @drvanitarattan TikTok: @drvanitarattan Facebook Group: Skin of Colour Community ⸻ ⚕️ Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised advice. ⸻ ✨ Hashtags #pityriasisversicolor #tineaversicolor #fungalskininfection #skinofcolour #melaninrichskin #whitepatchesonskin #darkpatches #unevenskintone #hyperpigmentation #PIH #vitiligovsversicolor #brownskincare #darkskincare #skincareeducation #drvanitarattan #skincarebydrv