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Elevated Levels of Plasma Cortisol in Pityriasis Versicolor
Bhushan Kumar, Inderjeet Kaur, Ravinder Sialy, Surrinder Kaur, RJ Dash
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| How to cite this article: Kumar B, Kaur I, Sialy R, Kaur S, Dash R J. Elevated Levels of Plasma Cortisol in Pityriasis Versicolor. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1985;51:205-207 |
Copyright: (C)1985 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
Plasma cortisol levels were estimated in 49 patients having pityriasis versicolor and compared with the values obtained in 50 healthy controls and 23 Patients (matched for age) with dermatological problems other than Pityriasis versicolor. Only healthy patients systemic disease and history of drug intake, were taken for this study. Mean plasma cortisol levels in the patients with pityriasis versicolor, (38.43 + 25.27 ug.dl) were significantly elevated as compared with normal Controls (18,8 + 3.16ug/dl) and dermatological patients without pityriasis versicolor (16.11 + 5.64 ug/dl)Fulltext Views
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