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Causes Of Tinea Versicolor
Health Encyclopedia: Tinea Versicolor
Tinea versicolor is a chronic
Alternative Names
Pityriasis versicolor
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Tinea versicolor is a relatively common skin infection caused by the fungus Pityrosporum ovale, a type of yeast which is normally found on human skin. It only causes problems under certain circumstances.
The most commonly sites are the back, underarms, upper arms, chest, and neck. The condition is most co...
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Health Guide
Tinea versicolor
...Alternative Names Pityriasis versicolor Prevention People with a history of tinea versicolor should try to avoid excessive heat or sweating. Read more »Tinea versicolor
...may also help treat the lesions. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Though tinea versicolor is easily treated, pigment changes may last for months after treatment. The... Read more »Tinea versicolor
Pityriasis versicolor Symptoms The main symptom is persistent patches of discolored skin with sharp borders (edges) and fine scales. The patches... Read more »Skin color: patchy
...areas are large or conspicuous. Selsun blue or Tolnaftate (Tinactin) lotion can help in treating tinea versicolor. Apply as directed to the affected area daily until the lesions disappear.... Read more »Skin color: patchy
Irregular or patchy discoloration of the skin can be caused by variations in pigment (melanin) density, blood vessel (vascular) changes, or growth of foreign organisms on the skin.... Read more »Images
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