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• #1 Pityriasis versicolor

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pityriasis-versicolor/

  Pityriasis versicolor causes patches of skin to change colour. […] The patches usually appear on the chest, upper back, upper arms, neck or tummy. […] The patches are flat and round and can join up to form large areas. They may look scaly and can sometimes be itchy. […] If pityriasis versicolor covers a large area, or shampoos and creams do not work, a GP may prescribe antifungal tablets. […] It can take a few months for the skin to return to its usual colour after treatment and the patches can come back.

• #1 Tinea versicolor – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tinea-versicolor/symptoms-causes/syc-20378385

  Tinea versicolor signs and symptoms include: […] Patches of skin discoloration, usually on the back, chest, neck and upper arms, which may appear lighter or darker than usual […] Mild itching […] Scaling […] But even after successful treatment, skin color may remain uneven for several weeks or months. Tinea versicolor often recurs, especially in warm, humid weather.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

  https://www.healthline.com/health/tinea-versicolor

  Tinea versicolor, or pityriasis versicolor, is a fungal skin infection caused by the Malassezia fungus. It can cause symptoms such as lighter or darker patches of skin, itchiness, and more. […] Discolored patches of skin are the most noticeable symptom of tinea versicolor. These patches usually show up on the arms, chest, neck, and back. These patches may be lighter or darker than the surrounding skin, brown, tan, pink, or red, dry, itchy, and scaly, more prominent with tanning, and prone to disappear in cooler, less humid weather. […] Some people may also experience itchy skin. […] With proper treatment, it typically takes tinea versicolor a number of weeks or months to resolve. It may also return when the weather becomes warmer and more humid. Your doctor may prescribe medication to prevent its return. […] Tinea versicolor, also called pityriasis versicolor, causes skin discoloration due to a fungal skin infection. Patches of skin may appear lighter or darker.

• #1 Pityriasis Versicolor (Tinea Versicolor): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://patient.info/skin-conditions/pityriasis-versicolor-tinea-versicolor

  Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal infection of the skin caused by a yeast-like germ that causes a rash to form. Treatment can clear the rash. Some people who are prone to this condition need regular treatment to prevent the rash from coming back (recurring). […] This usually starts as small pale patches. Sometimes the rash is darker than the skin in fair-skinned people, and in this case it looks like brown marks. In those with darker skin, it will be lighter than the usual colour of the skin. At first these usually appear on your back, chest, neck or upper arms. […] The rash sometimes spreads to your tummy (abdomen) and thighs. Occasionally it may affect your face. More patches may appear and patches next to each other may join together. The affected skin may become slightly scaly. […] The rash is usually pale and is barely noticeable if you are fair-skinned. You may not notice it until after you sunbathe. Affected areas do not tan and therefore the rash becomes more obvious on tanned skin. The pale patches are more obvious if you have dark skin.

• #1 Pityriasis Versicolor: Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor

  https://patient.info/doctor/pityriasis-versicolor-pro

  It usually has an insidious onset and in some cases it can be several months before it is noticed. People often present following a holiday where they have become more tanned and therefore the paler discoloured areas are more apparent. […] Macular lesions and patches of altered pigmentation are seen primarily on the trunk. […] These lesions frequently spread to the neck, upper arms and abdomen and can sometimes occur at other sites. The rash is usually seen in sebum-rich sites. The face may be affected in some. […] There is a superficial scale which is best seen by stretching the affected skin, or scraping the surface. […] Sometimes the patches start scaly and brown and then resolve through a non-scaly and white stage. […] Itching, if present, is mild. […] Pityriasis versicolor is not contagious, as it is a commensal yeast.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor Condition, Treatments and Pictures for Adults – Skinsight

  https://skinsight.com/skin-conditions/tinea-versicolor/

  Tinea versicolor appears as many white, pink, salmon-colored, tan, or brown patches ranging in size from 1 to 3 cm. The individual lesions can join together to form large patches. Most lesions have a very fine, flaky surface (scale). […] The yeast that causes the condition produces a substance that can temporarily bleach the underlying skin to a lighter color. Even after the infection has cleared, the spots may be hypopigmented patches that may not get their normal color back for many months. These hypopigmented spots do not tan normally. The lighter areas are more obvious in darker skin colors. […] Tinea versicolor does not usually cause any symptoms, but some people report minor itching, especially when they get sweaty.

• #1 Pityriasis versicolor. Tinea versicolor

  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/pityriasis-versicolor

  Pityriasis versicolor is a common yeast infection of the skin, in which flaky discoloured patches appear on the chest and back. […] Pityriasis versicolor affects the trunk, neck, and/or arms, and is uncommon on other parts of the body. The patches may be coppery brown, paler than surrounding skin, or pink. Pale patches may be more common in darker skin; this appearance is known as pityriasis versicolor alba. Sometimes the patches start scaly and brown, and then resolve through a non-scaly and white stage. […] Pityriasis versicolor is usually asymptomatic, but in some people it is mildly itchy. […] Pityriasis versicolor generally clears satisfactorily with treatment but often recurs when conditions are right for malassezia to proliferate. The fine surface scale is the indication of active infection and once this has disappeared, infection is no longer ongoing. The colour may persist for weeks or months, particularly the hypopigmentation, and do not indicate treatment failure. […] Pityriasis versicolor often recurs when the weather becomes warm and humid again. Regular use of topical treatment minimises this risk.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor – UF Health

  https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/tinea-versicolor

  The main symptom is patches of discolored skin that: […] Other symptoms include: Increased sweating […] Mild itching […] Mild swelling.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1091575-overview

  Occasionally, a tinea versicolor patient also reports mild pruritus. In most instances, the condition is asymptomatic. […] Tinea versicolor is a benign skin disease that causes scaly macules or papules on the skin. As the name implies (versi means several), the condition can lead to discoloration of the skin, with colors ranging from white to red to brown. The condition is not considered contagious because the causative fungal pathogen is a normal inhabitant of the skin. Treatment leads to cessation of scaling within a few days, but discoloration may last for weeks to months. If scale cannot be provoked and new lesions are not developing, then there is no need to repeat treatment and the patient can be reassured that ongoing infection in unlikely. […] Although tinea versicolor is recurrent for some patients and, therefore, a chronic disease, the condition remains treatable with the available remedies. Thus, the prognosis is excellent and new treatments continue to be developed.

• #1 Pityriasis versicolor – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice US

  https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/861

  Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of the stratum corneum, due to dimorphic yeasts of the genus Malassezia, leading to hypo- or hyperpigmented macular lesions on seborrheic areas of the trunk. […] Eruption is most common in the summer months in adolescents. Often has a relapsing nature requiring frequent treatment or prophylaxis. […] Recurrence of the disease is common, and prophylactic treatment with selenium shampoo and, for more extensive disease, systemic therapy with antifungal drugs may be necessary.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor: Cause, Symptoms, and Treatments

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tinea-versicolor-cause-symptoms-treatments

  Pityriasis versicolor can cause discolored spots on your skin. Acidic bleach from the growing yeast causes areas of skin to be a different color than the skin around them. These can be individual spots or patches. Specific signs and symptoms of the infection include: Patches that are white, pink, red, or brown and may be lighter or darker than the skin around them. Spots that dont tan the way the rest of your skin does. Spots that show up more boldly when you do tan. Spots that may occur anywhere on your body but are most commonly seen on your neck, chest, back, and arms. Spots that are dry and scaly and may itch or hurt, although this is rare. The spots may disappear during cool weather and worsen during warm and humid weather. […] Tinea versicolor usually doesnt clear up on its own. Antifungal medications are most effective at healing your rashes and discolored areas of skin. Once you begin treatment, scaly patches should start to smooth over. Itll take about 2-4 weeks for the scaly patches to fully heal. The discoloration can take 6 months to a year to go away. […] With treatment, the scaly rashes associated with tinea versicolor usually heal within 2 to 4 weeks after treatment starts. But it can take 6 months to a year for the skin discoloration to go away.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1091575-overview

  Tinea versicolor is a common, benign, superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back. In patients with a predisposition, tinea versicolor may chronically recur. […] Most individuals with tinea versicolor report cosmetically disturbing, abnormal pigmentation. The involved skin regions are usually the trunk, the back, the abdomen, and the proximal extremities. The face, the scalp, and the genitalia are less commonly involved. In patients with fair skin, the color of each lesion varies from almost white to reddish-brown or fawn colored. In darker skin types, involved areas can have varying degrees of either hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation. A fine, dustlike scale covers the lesions. […] Tinea versicolor patients often report that the involved skin lesions fail to tan in the summer and cause the affected areas to become more apparent. Conversely, affected areas may become subtler in winter months as background tan fades.

• #1 Tinea versicolor: Symptoms, causes, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315779

  Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection of the skin that causes discoloration. […] A person is likely to notice tinea versicolor only when spots start to appear on the skin. These spots may be lighter or darker than the surrounding the skin, and are often more noticeable when the surrounding skin is tan. […] Further symptoms may include: Itchy patches of spots, Spots that grow slowly over time, potentially forming into patches. […] Symptoms may disappear or become reduced in cooler weather and may return when the weather becomes hot and humid. […] Despite being generally responsive to treatments, it is an easily recurring infection and difficult to get completely under control.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor – Dermatologic Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/dermatologic-disorders/fungal-skin-infections/tinea-versicolor

  Tinea versicolor is asymptomatic. Classically, it causes the appearance of multiple tan, brown, salmon, pink, or white scaling patches on the trunk, neck, abdomen, and occasionally face. The lesions may coalesce. […] The disorder is frequently diagnosed in the summer because hypopigmented lesions become more obvious against tanned skin. […] Hypopigmentation resulting from tinea versicolor is reversible in months to years after the yeast has cleared. […] Recurrence is almost universal after treatment because the causative organism is a normal skin inhabitant. Fastidious hygiene, regular use of pyrithione zinc soap, or once-monthly use of topical antifungal therapy lowers the likelihood of recurrence.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482500/

  Tinea versicolor can manifest in four distinct variants, plus a rare atrophic form. […] Atrophying tinea versicolor is an uncommon variant characterized by oval-to-round, reddish lesions that may occasionally appear ivory. These lesions typically have a wrinkled appearance and only affect the areas of the skin affected by tinea versicolor. […] The diagnosis of tinea versicolor can be made based on its characteristic clinical presentation of hyperpigmented or hypopigmented, finely scaling patches or plaques. […] Oral and topical antifungal agents are effective; however, disease recurrence is common and may impact a patient’s quality of life. Preventive therapies are likely beneficial. Also, patients must be reminded that despite successful eradication, pigmentary changes may take weeks or months to clear. Some cases of spontaneous resolution occur, but if left untreated, the disease can be chronic. […] Hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation can persist for months after successful treatment of tinea versicolor, leading patients to believe the treatment was unsuccessful inaccurately.

• #1 Tinea versicolor – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tinea-versicolor/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20378390

  Your doctor can diagnose tinea versicolor by looking at it. […] If tinea versicolor is severe or doesn’t respond to over-the-counter antifungal medicine, you may need a prescription-strength medication. […] Even after successful treatment, your skin color may remain uneven for several weeks, or even months. […] In persistent cases, you may need to take a medication once or twice a month to prevent the infection from recurring. […] For a mild case of tinea versicolor, you can apply an over-the-counter antifungal lotion, cream, ointment or shampoo. […] If you don’t see an improvement after four weeks, see your doctor. You may need a stronger medication. […] Usually, the skin tone evens out eventually. […] Is tinea versicolor temporary or long lasting? […] How long will it take for my skin to return to normal?

• #1 Tinea Versicolor Treatment, Causes, Pictures, Remedies & Symptoms

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/tinea_versicolor/article_em.htm

  Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that causes discolored patches of skin. Tinea versicolor is a common fungal infection of the skin in adolescents and young adults and leads to discolored patches of skin, usually pale (hypopigmented) spots on the upper back and shoulders. It produces a substance that leads to bleaching of the skin and pale patches that last for weeks, even after effective treatment. […] Discolored patches of skin are the hallmark of tinea versicolor. Versicolor means color variations, and characteristically it will appear dark or red on light skin, and light on dark skin. The rash is usually confined to shoulders, mid-back, and chest, but occasionally it will extend further down the arms. Other skin findings such as severe itching, enlarging lumps, skin ulceration, hair loss, and swollen lymph nodes are not symptoms of tinea versicolor and should prompt a search for another diagnosis. […] The prognosis for tinea versicolor is good overall. Most patients will eventually „outgrow” tinea versicolor, but it may take decades. Although recovery of pale areas is delayed, even after systemic treatment, eventually they will repigment.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17719-tinea-versicolor

  Your skin may stay lighter or darker for several weeks or months, but it should return to its usual color eventually. […] Tinea versicolor can return, especially in the summer months. Some people may need to use medication several times a year to manage skin discoloration. […] For some people, tinea versicolor causes skin discoloration that lasts for months to years. In most cases, this discoloration fades away gradually after treatment is complete.

• #1 Pityriasis versicolor – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice

  https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/861

  Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of the stratum corneum, due to dimorphic yeasts of the genus Malassezia, leading to hypo- or hyperpigmented macular lesions on seborrhoeic areas of the trunk. […] Eruption is most common in the summer months in adolescents. Often has a relapsing nature requiring frequent treatment or prophylaxis. […] Recurrence of the disease is common, and prophylactic treatment with selenium shampoo and, for more extensive disease, systemic therapy with antifungal drugs may be necessary.

• #1 Interventions for the treatment of pityriasis versicolor

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6513390/

  Pityriasis versicolor may undergo remission in cooler weather, but it almost always recurs in hot weather (Bigby 2008). […] People with the condition are often confused and frustrated because of the persistence of light or dark marks on their skin, over weeks to months, even after adequate treatment and clearing of all fungus. […] Up to 48% of people with pityriasis versicolor may have itching in hot and humid climates (SalahiMoghaddam 2009). […] Although itching may be marked, it is the colour change that is primarily distressing. […] Fiftythree per cent of people adequately treated had one to four recurrences, whereas 14.7% had more than four relapsing episodes in one year (Framil 2011). […] Even when skin lesions are cleared of the fungus, distressing hypopigmentation may persist for months or years (28% to 47% of cases) (SalahiMoghaddam 2009), which people sometimes regard as treatment failure.

• #1 Pityriasis versicolor | Healthify

  https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/p/pityriasis-versicolor

  Pityriasis versicolor is a skin reaction to common yeast called Malassezia. The main symptom of pityriasis versicolor is discoloured spots or patches on your skin. For some people, it may cause a mild itch, scaling or irritation. The patches can occur anywhere on your body but are most commonly seen on your neck, chest, back, and arms. […] The aim of treatment is to reduce the yeast living on the skin of the affected areas. It can take a few months for the skin to return to its usual colour after treatment. Sometimes the patches can come back, known as a recurrence. […] The patches or spots of pityriasis versicolor often come back. Use of an antifungal shampoo once a month may reduce the chance of this happening.

• #1 Tinea versicolor causes, symptoms and treatment – TeleMed2U

  https://www.telemed2u.com/dermatology/tinea-versicolor

  The first symptoms are usually spots on the skin. The spots can be lighter or darker than surrounding skin, and can be tan, brown, white, pink, salmon or red. It can also look like a rash. The spots are most common on shoulders, back chest, neck and arms, but can develop anywhere on the body. The discolored patches can disappear in cooler weather, only to return in summer when the air is more humid and moist. […] In appearance, the patches can become: Dry and scaly and grow slowly, Itchy, More noticeable on tanned skin because the yeast prevents skin from tanning, Grown together, forming larger patches of lighter or darker skin. […] Tinea versicolor is not contagious or painful. People who have clearly noticeable discolored patches can be very self-conscious about the infection, leading to emotional distress, especially in insecure teenagers.

• #1 Tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/tinea-versicolor-pityriasis-versicolor

  Tinea versicolor (ie, pityriasis versicolor) is a common superficial fungal infection that typically presents with hypopigmented, hyperpigmented, or erythematous macules on the trunk and proximal upper extremities. […] Most patients are asymptomatic; occasional patients report mild pruritus. In our experience, the appearance of skin lesions is often the primary concern. […] Tinea versicolor may persist for years without treatment. Recurrence is common after successful treatment. In temperate climates, tinea versicolor often recurs during the warmer months of the year.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17719-tinea-versicolor

  People with tinea versicolor develop patches of discolored skin on their face, back, shoulders or abdomen. […] Tinea versicolor causes discolored skin. People with tinea versicolor develop white, yellow, red, pink or brown spots. […] Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that can cause itchy, dry and discolored skin. […] For most people, tinea versicolor causes mild symptoms. These may include skin discoloration, usually on your back, chest and abdomen. Discolored patches can appear anywhere on your body and be shades of pink, yellow, brown, tan or white. […] Some patches or spots can become scaly and dry. Over time, the patches get larger and start to connect, covering larger areas of your skin. […] If left untreated, you may experience worsening symptoms like increased discoloration or itching.

• #1 What Is Tinea Versicolor? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/tinea-versicolor/

  Tinea versicolor doesn’t usually go away on its own, so treatment is often necessary. (6) The duration of treatment varies from person to person. Once treatment begins, it might take one to four weeks to inhibit the growth of the fungus. (1) […] If left untreated, tinea versicolor doesn’t cause any serious complications. Yet you might experience worsening symptoms, such as increased itching or discoloration.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/t/tinea-versicolor-pityriasis-versicolor.html

  Tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) is a fungal or yeast skin rash. Its caused by too much growth of a certain yeast on the skin. It causes patches on the skin that are lighter or darker than your normal skin color. The patches most often occur on the chest or back. […] Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each person. The most common symptom is patches on the skin that may look white, pink, or light brown. The patches may also look dry or scaly. The rash is often on the neck, upper back, chest, and shoulders. The patches are most easily seen in the summer because they dont darken in the sun. You may have mild itching, especially if you get hot. The patches can grow in heat or humidity, or if you are on steroid therapy or have a weak immune system. […] The rash is treated with antifungal or medicated dandruff shampoo on the skin. Your skin may only get better for a short time. Then the rash may happen again. You may need to use the shampoo each month to keep the rash from coming back. It may take several months for your skin to return to its normal color.

• #1 Tinea versicolor – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinea_versicolor

  Pityriasis versicolor commonly causes hypopigmentation, visible in people with dark skin tones. […] The signs of this condition include: Occasional fine scaling of the skin producing a very superficial ash-like scale. […] Pale, dark tan, or pink in color, with a reddish undertone that can darken when the patient is overheated, such as in a hot shower or during/after exercise. Tanning typically makes the affected areas contrast more starkly with the surrounding skin. […] Pityriasis versicolor is more common in hot, humid climates or in those who sweat heavily, so it may recur each summer. […] In people with dark skin tones, pigmentary changes such as hypopigmentation (loss of color) are common, while in those with lighter skin color, hyperpigmentation (increase in skin color) is more common. […] Because infected skin tans less than uninfected skin, resulting in uneven tanning, the term „sun fungus” is sometimes used.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor | Symptoms, Causes & Treatment | Dermatology of Athens

  https://www.dermathens.com/conditions/tinea-versicolor

  Patches may be pink, tan, or brown. […] Can merge to form larger areas. […] Tinea versicolor is more noticeable after sun exposure because the fungus inhibits the normal tanning response. […] Recurrence is possible, especially in warm and humid environments. […] Sun exposure can worsen Tinea Versicolor.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor in Children

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/health-library/tinea-versicolor-in-children

  Tinea versicolor is a fungal skin infection. Its caused by yeast on the skin. It occurs most often in teens and young adults. But it can happen at any age. […] This condition causes lighter or darker patches on your childs skin. These patches are often on your childs chest or back. They stop the skin from tanning evenly. […] Often, the only symptom of this condition is white, pink, or light brown patches on your childs skin. The patches may have very fine scale-like flakes. It normally doesnt itch or hurt. […] The rash is on your childs chest or back. […] Patches get worse in the heat or humidity. […] You notice the patches more in the summer. […] Patches get worse if your child takes steroid medicines or has a weakened immune system. […] The patches caused by this condition are unique. Healthcare providers are often able to make the diagnosis through an exam.

• #1 Summer yeast – Pityriasis Versicolor: Symptoms, treatment and a self-test tip! – Iconic Elements by dr. Wu

  https://iconic-elements.com/en/summer-yeast-pityriasis-versicolor-symptoms-treatment-and-a-self-test-tip/

  Pityriasis Versicolor is a common skin condition caused by a non-contagious yeast. It can lead to fine flaking, itching and cosmetic skin color differences. Fortunately, effective treatment options are available, including antifungal creams, anti-dandruff shampoo combinations, and in some cases, antifungal pills. In addition, do not shower for too long, do not use shower gel or soap for the body and restore your skin barrier by using moisturizing and soothing products. Using the stretch test can help assess healing. It is important to be patient, as skin color recovery can take several months.

• #1 Fungal skin infections. Pityriasis versicolor

  https://dermnetnz.org/cme/fungal-infections/pityriasis-versicolor

  Pityriasis versicolor presents as asymptomatic flaky patches on the trunk, neck, and/or arms, which persist for months or years. […] Pityriasis versicolor is more common in hot, humid climates or in those who sweat heavily, so it may recur each summer. […] Available treatments for pityriasis versicolor include topical agents applied for about 2 weeks. Advise the patient that the first aim is to clear up scaling and that it may take some weeks or months for the skin colour to return to normal. Recommend washing affected areas with an anti-dandruff shampoo twice weekly to reduce the chance of relapse. Treatment may be repeated as required. […] Patients with extensive or persistent pityriasis versicolor may be prescribed ketoconazole tablets or itraconazole capsules, 200mg daily for 7-10 days and prophylactically once each month.

• #1 Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor)

  https://healthlibrary.gradyhealth.org/Library/DiseasesConditions/Adult/Dermatology/85,P00320

  Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each person. The most common symptom is patches on the skin that may look white, pink, or light brown. The patches may also look dry or scaly. The rash is often on the neck, upper back, chest, and shoulders. The patches are most easily seen in the summer because they dont darken in the sun. You may have mild itching, especially if you get hot. The patches can grow in heat or humidity, or if you are on steroid therapy or have a weak immune system. […] The rash is treated with antifungal or medicated dandruff shampoo on the skin. […] Your skin may only get better for a short time. Then the rash may happen again. You may need to use the shampoo each month to keep the rash from coming back. It may take several months for your skin to return to its normal color. […] The most common symptom is patches on the skin that may look white, pink, or light brown. They may also look dry or scaly. […] It may take several months for your skin to return to its normal color.

• #1 Understanding Skin Conditions: Pityriasis Rosea vs. Tinea Versicolor – Hello Pediatrics

  https://hellopediatrics.com/understanding-skin-conditions-pityriasis-rosea-vs-tinea-versicolor/

  Tinea Versicolor, also known as pityriasis versicolor, is a common fungal skin infection caused by the yeast Malassezia furfur. This condition is characterized by the development of small, discolored patches on the skin, which can vary in color from white to pink to light brown, depending on your skin tone. Unlike Pityriasis Rosea, Tinea Versicolor doesn’t typically have a distinct rash pattern but instead presents as multiple scattered patches. […] Signs and Symptoms: Skin Discoloration: Patches of a lighter or darker color than the surrounding skin. Itching: Some people may experience mild to moderate itching or discomfort. Scaling: The patches may have a fine, powdery scale, especially when scratched. Worsening in Heat: Symptoms may worsen in hot and humid weather. […] It’s important to remember that while treatment can clear the existing rash, Tinea Versicolor can recur, especially in humid conditions.

• #1 What Is Tinea Versicolor? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/tinea-versicolor/

  The primary symptoms of tinea versicolor are scaly spots or patches on the skin. These patches are typically white and oval-shaped, though they can also be dark or reddish tan in color, notes Dr. Harth. (4) […] The patches often have sharp borders or edges, and they dont darken in the sun. (3) They also typically have a very fine scale that becomes more noticeable with gentle rubbing, similar to a scratch-off lottery ticket. […] These spots can come and go, especially as seasons change and outside temperatures fluctuate. The spots may be more noticeable when the weather is hot and humid (as in summer) and may be less noticeable or even disappear in fall and winter. (6) […] These other symptoms may also appear: (4) Itching, Scaling of the skin, Increased sweating. […] Most people clear the infection with antifungal treatment. Understand, though, that these infections often recur, especially in those who live in warm, humid climates, warns Harth. Some people periodically use antifungal creams and lotions to prevent future rashes. (8,9)

• #1 Pityriasis Versicolor (Tinea Versicolor): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://patient.info/skin-conditions/pityriasis-versicolor-tinea-versicolor

  There are usually no other symptoms. Sometimes it is slightly itchy. […] The type of treatment varies between cases and may depend on the location of the rash and also if you have had this condition before. It may take weeks or months for the rash to fully go after you treat it. […] Antifungal treatment may need to be repeated if this rash comes back (recurs) and becomes scaly again. […] Note: after treatment, skin colour usually takes 2-3 months to return to normal. It sometimes takes even longer. As long as the rash is not scaly, this does not mean the treatment has not worked.

• #1 Pityriasis versicolor | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/pityriasis-versicolor

  Pityriasis versicolor, sometimes called tinea versicolor, is a common fungal infection. It causes small patches of skin to become scaly and discoloured. […] The patches caused by pityriasis versicolor may be darker or lighter than your normal skin colour, or may be red, brown or pink. They tend to develop gradually and may join up to form larger patches over time. […] Although it may look unpleasant and the patches are sometimes itchy, pityriasis versicolor is harmless. […] Overall, antifungal shampoos, creams and tablets are effective in killing the yeast that causes pityriasis versicolor. But it can take several weeks or months for your skin to return to its normal colour. In more persistent cases, treatment may need to be repeated. […] It’s common for pityriasis versicolor to come back after treatment. This is particularly during the summer or during holidays to warm and humid countries.

• #2 Pityriasis versicolor. Tinea versicolor

  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/pityriasis-versicolor

  Pityriasis versicolor is a common yeast infection of the skin, in which flaky discoloured patches appear on the chest and back. […] Pityriasis versicolor affects the trunk, neck, and/or arms, and is uncommon on other parts of the body. The patches may be coppery brown, paler than surrounding skin, or pink. Pale patches may be more common in darker skin; this appearance is known as pityriasis versicolor alba. Sometimes the patches start scaly and brown, and then resolve through a non-scaly and white stage. […] Pityriasis versicolor is usually asymptomatic, but in some people it is mildly itchy. […] Pityriasis versicolor generally clears satisfactorily with treatment but often recurs when conditions are right for malassezia to proliferate. The fine surface scale is the indication of active infection and once this has disappeared, infection is no longer ongoing. The colour may persist for weeks or months, particularly the hypopigmentation, and do not indicate treatment failure. […] Pityriasis versicolor often recurs when the weather becomes warm and humid again. Regular use of topical treatment minimises this risk.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17719-tinea-versicolor

  People with tinea versicolor develop patches of discolored skin on their face, back, shoulders or abdomen. […] Tinea versicolor causes discolored skin. People with tinea versicolor develop white, yellow, red, pink or brown spots. […] Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that can cause itchy, dry and discolored skin. […] For most people, tinea versicolor causes mild symptoms. These may include skin discoloration, usually on your back, chest and abdomen. Discolored patches can appear anywhere on your body and be shades of pink, yellow, brown, tan or white. […] Some patches or spots can become scaly and dry. Over time, the patches get larger and start to connect, covering larger areas of your skin. […] If left untreated, you may experience worsening symptoms like increased discoloration or itching.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482500/

  Pityriasis versicolor, or tinea versicolor, is a common, benign, superficial fungal skin infection. Clinical features of pityriasis versicolor include either hyperpigmented or hypopigmented scaly macules. The most frequently affected sites are the trunk, neck, and proximal extremities. […] Clinical features are either hyperpigmented or hypopigmented macules with fine overlying scales. The most frequently affected sites are the trunk, neck, and proximal extremities. […] The characteristic feature of tinea versicolor is multiple, well-demarcated, oval, finely scaling patches or plaques. Skin lesions may be hypopigmented, hyperpigmented, or erythematous and occasionally become confluent and widespread. Hyperpigmented tinea versicolor is typically a light brown in those with a fair complexion. In patients with darkly pigmented skin, hyperpigmented tinea versicolor can manifest as macules and patches ranging from dark brown to grayish black.

• #2 Pityriasis Versicolor Symptoms Clear Skin Clinic

  https://www.clearskin.london/skin-conditions/pityriasis-versicolor/symptoms/

  Pityriasis Versicolor is easy to diagnose by its appearance. It comes in the form of spots which are well defined. Originally, these patches are just 2 mm in size but expand to several centimetres if nothing is done. The colour is not left out either. From pin or beige to dark brown. The areas affected are those prone to heat, especially sunburn. […] In severe cases, what started as a small patch can transform to large patches which may cover the whole area. This transformation is often linked to excessive sun exposure. Fortunately, Pityriasis varicose doesnt cause any form of pain, and neither does it itch.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor: Cause, Symptoms, and Treatments

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tinea-versicolor-cause-symptoms-treatments

  Pityriasis versicolor can cause discolored spots on your skin. Acidic bleach from the growing yeast causes areas of skin to be a different color than the skin around them. These can be individual spots or patches. Specific signs and symptoms of the infection include: Patches that are white, pink, red, or brown and may be lighter or darker than the skin around them. Spots that dont tan the way the rest of your skin does. Spots that show up more boldly when you do tan. Spots that may occur anywhere on your body but are most commonly seen on your neck, chest, back, and arms. Spots that are dry and scaly and may itch or hurt, although this is rare. The spots may disappear during cool weather and worsen during warm and humid weather. […] Tinea versicolor usually doesnt clear up on its own. Antifungal medications are most effective at healing your rashes and discolored areas of skin. Once you begin treatment, scaly patches should start to smooth over. Itll take about 2-4 weeks for the scaly patches to fully heal. The discoloration can take 6 months to a year to go away. […] With treatment, the scaly rashes associated with tinea versicolor usually heal within 2 to 4 weeks after treatment starts. But it can take 6 months to a year for the skin discoloration to go away.

• #2 Pityriasis versicolor

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pityriasis-versicolor/

  Pityriasis versicolor causes patches of skin to change colour. […] The patches usually appear on the chest, upper back, upper arms, neck or tummy. […] The patches are flat and round and can join up to form large areas. They may look scaly and can sometimes be itchy. […] If pityriasis versicolor covers a large area, or shampoos and creams do not work, a GP may prescribe antifungal tablets. […] It can take a few months for the skin to return to its usual colour after treatment and the patches can come back.

• #2 Pityriasis Versicolor: Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor

  https://patient.info/doctor/pityriasis-versicolor-pro

  It usually has an insidious onset and in some cases it can be several months before it is noticed. People often present following a holiday where they have become more tanned and therefore the paler discoloured areas are more apparent. […] Macular lesions and patches of altered pigmentation are seen primarily on the trunk. […] These lesions frequently spread to the neck, upper arms and abdomen and can sometimes occur at other sites. The rash is usually seen in sebum-rich sites. The face may be affected in some. […] There is a superficial scale which is best seen by stretching the affected skin, or scraping the surface. […] Sometimes the patches start scaly and brown and then resolve through a non-scaly and white stage. […] Itching, if present, is mild. […] Pityriasis versicolor is not contagious, as it is a commensal yeast.

• #2 Tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/tinea-versicolor-pityriasis-versicolor

  Tinea versicolor (ie, pityriasis versicolor) is a common superficial fungal infection that typically presents with hypopigmented, hyperpigmented, or erythematous macules on the trunk and proximal upper extremities. […] Most patients are asymptomatic; occasional patients report mild pruritus. In our experience, the appearance of skin lesions is often the primary concern. […] Tinea versicolor may persist for years without treatment. Recurrence is common after successful treatment. In temperate climates, tinea versicolor often recurs during the warmer months of the year.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/t/tinea-versicolor-pityriasis-versicolor.html

  Tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) is a fungal or yeast skin rash. Its caused by too much growth of a certain yeast on the skin. It causes patches on the skin that are lighter or darker than your normal skin color. The patches most often occur on the chest or back. […] Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each person. The most common symptom is patches on the skin that may look white, pink, or light brown. The patches may also look dry or scaly. The rash is often on the neck, upper back, chest, and shoulders. The patches are most easily seen in the summer because they dont darken in the sun. You may have mild itching, especially if you get hot. The patches can grow in heat or humidity, or if you are on steroid therapy or have a weak immune system. […] The rash is treated with antifungal or medicated dandruff shampoo on the skin. Your skin may only get better for a short time. Then the rash may happen again. You may need to use the shampoo each month to keep the rash from coming back. It may take several months for your skin to return to its normal color.

• #2 Pityriasis Versicolor in Africa; What you need to know for a healthy skin

  https://www.datelinehealthafrica.org/pityriasis-versicolor-in-africa-what-you-need-to-know-for-a-healthy-skin

  The cosmetic appearance of pityriasis versicolor can have a psychological impact on affected individuals. Discolored patches on visible areas of the body, such as the chest or back, may cause embarrassment, self-consciousness, or reduced self-esteem. […] Overall, while pityriasis versicolor is not a serious health threat, its symptoms can cause distress and impact quality of life. Early recognition and treatment of the condition can help alleviate symptoms and minimise the psychological impact on affected individuals.

• #2 Pityriasis versicolor – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice

  https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/861

  Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of the stratum corneum, due to dimorphic yeasts of the genus Malassezia, leading to hypo- or hyperpigmented macular lesions on seborrhoeic areas of the trunk. […] Eruption is most common in the summer months in adolescents. Often has a relapsing nature requiring frequent treatment or prophylaxis. […] Recurrence of the disease is common, and prophylactic treatment with selenium shampoo and, for more extensive disease, systemic therapy with antifungal drugs may be necessary.

• #2 Tinea versicolor causes, symptoms and treatment – TeleMed2U

  https://www.telemed2u.com/dermatology/tinea-versicolor

  The first symptoms are usually spots on the skin. The spots can be lighter or darker than surrounding skin, and can be tan, brown, white, pink, salmon or red. It can also look like a rash. The spots are most common on shoulders, back chest, neck and arms, but can develop anywhere on the body. The discolored patches can disappear in cooler weather, only to return in summer when the air is more humid and moist. […] In appearance, the patches can become: Dry and scaly and grow slowly, Itchy, More noticeable on tanned skin because the yeast prevents skin from tanning, Grown together, forming larger patches of lighter or darker skin. […] Tinea versicolor is not contagious or painful. People who have clearly noticeable discolored patches can be very self-conscious about the infection, leading to emotional distress, especially in insecure teenagers.

• #2 Tinea versicolor – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinea_versicolor

  Pityriasis versicolor commonly causes hypopigmentation, visible in people with dark skin tones. […] The signs of this condition include: Occasional fine scaling of the skin producing a very superficial ash-like scale. […] Pale, dark tan, or pink in color, with a reddish undertone that can darken when the patient is overheated, such as in a hot shower or during/after exercise. Tanning typically makes the affected areas contrast more starkly with the surrounding skin. […] Pityriasis versicolor is more common in hot, humid climates or in those who sweat heavily, so it may recur each summer. […] In people with dark skin tones, pigmentary changes such as hypopigmentation (loss of color) are common, while in those with lighter skin color, hyperpigmentation (increase in skin color) is more common. […] Because infected skin tans less than uninfected skin, resulting in uneven tanning, the term „sun fungus” is sometimes used.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1091575-overview

  Tinea versicolor is a common, benign, superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back. In patients with a predisposition, tinea versicolor may chronically recur. […] Most individuals with tinea versicolor report cosmetically disturbing, abnormal pigmentation. The involved skin regions are usually the trunk, the back, the abdomen, and the proximal extremities. The face, the scalp, and the genitalia are less commonly involved. In patients with fair skin, the color of each lesion varies from almost white to reddish-brown or fawn colored. In darker skin types, involved areas can have varying degrees of either hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation. A fine, dustlike scale covers the lesions. […] Tinea versicolor patients often report that the involved skin lesions fail to tan in the summer and cause the affected areas to become more apparent. Conversely, affected areas may become subtler in winter months as background tan fades.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17719-tinea-versicolor

  Your skin may stay lighter or darker for several weeks or months, but it should return to its usual color eventually. […] Tinea versicolor can return, especially in the summer months. Some people may need to use medication several times a year to manage skin discoloration. […] For some people, tinea versicolor causes skin discoloration that lasts for months to years. In most cases, this discoloration fades away gradually after treatment is complete.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482500/

  Tinea versicolor can manifest in four distinct variants, plus a rare atrophic form. […] Atrophying tinea versicolor is an uncommon variant characterized by oval-to-round, reddish lesions that may occasionally appear ivory. These lesions typically have a wrinkled appearance and only affect the areas of the skin affected by tinea versicolor. […] The diagnosis of tinea versicolor can be made based on its characteristic clinical presentation of hyperpigmented or hypopigmented, finely scaling patches or plaques. […] Oral and topical antifungal agents are effective; however, disease recurrence is common and may impact a patient’s quality of life. Preventive therapies are likely beneficial. Also, patients must be reminded that despite successful eradication, pigmentary changes may take weeks or months to clear. Some cases of spontaneous resolution occur, but if left untreated, the disease can be chronic. […] Hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation can persist for months after successful treatment of tinea versicolor, leading patients to believe the treatment was unsuccessful inaccurately.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor – Dermatologic Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/dermatologic-disorders/fungal-skin-infections/tinea-versicolor

  Tinea versicolor is asymptomatic. Classically, it causes the appearance of multiple tan, brown, salmon, pink, or white scaling patches on the trunk, neck, abdomen, and occasionally face. The lesions may coalesce. […] The disorder is frequently diagnosed in the summer because hypopigmented lesions become more obvious against tanned skin. […] Hypopigmentation resulting from tinea versicolor is reversible in months to years after the yeast has cleared. […] Recurrence is almost universal after treatment because the causative organism is a normal skin inhabitant. Fastidious hygiene, regular use of pyrithione zinc soap, or once-monthly use of topical antifungal therapy lowers the likelihood of recurrence.

• #2 Interventions for the treatment of pityriasis versicolor

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6513390/

  Pityriasis versicolor may undergo remission in cooler weather, but it almost always recurs in hot weather (Bigby 2008). […] People with the condition are often confused and frustrated because of the persistence of light or dark marks on their skin, over weeks to months, even after adequate treatment and clearing of all fungus. […] Up to 48% of people with pityriasis versicolor may have itching in hot and humid climates (SalahiMoghaddam 2009). […] Although itching may be marked, it is the colour change that is primarily distressing. […] Fiftythree per cent of people adequately treated had one to four recurrences, whereas 14.7% had more than four relapsing episodes in one year (Framil 2011). […] Even when skin lesions are cleared of the fungus, distressing hypopigmentation may persist for months or years (28% to 47% of cases) (SalahiMoghaddam 2009), which people sometimes regard as treatment failure.

• #2 Fungal skin infections. Pityriasis versicolor

  https://dermnetnz.org/cme/fungal-infections/pityriasis-versicolor

  Pityriasis versicolor presents as asymptomatic flaky patches on the trunk, neck, and/or arms, which persist for months or years. […] Pityriasis versicolor is more common in hot, humid climates or in those who sweat heavily, so it may recur each summer. […] Available treatments for pityriasis versicolor include topical agents applied for about 2 weeks. Advise the patient that the first aim is to clear up scaling and that it may take some weeks or months for the skin colour to return to normal. Recommend washing affected areas with an anti-dandruff shampoo twice weekly to reduce the chance of relapse. Treatment may be repeated as required. […] Patients with extensive or persistent pityriasis versicolor may be prescribed ketoconazole tablets or itraconazole capsules, 200mg daily for 7-10 days and prophylactically once each month.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor: Cause, Symptoms, and Treatments

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tinea-versicolor-cause-symptoms-treatments

• #2 Tinea Versicolor: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/tinea-versicolor-8576648

  Tinea versicolor is painless and often involves no other symptoms than the characteristic discolored lesions. […] Common symptoms of tinea versicolor include: Small circular skin patches that grow and gradually merge into larger, irregularly shaped patches. Patches that appear white, yellowish, tannish, or pink, mainly on the neck, upper back, chest, and shoulders of adults and on the face and neck of children. Skin dryness or scaling. Mild itching, mainly when the skin is overheated. […] Though tinea versicolor is generally harmless, it can be difficult to treat and cause emotional distress or self-consciousness if an outbreak is severe or recurs frequently.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor – Skin Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/skin-disorders/fungal-skin-infections/tinea-versicolor

  Tinea versicolor causes many tan, brown, salmon, or white scaly patches to appear on the trunk, neck, abdomen, and occasionally the face. The patches may join to form larger patches. The patches do not tan, so in summer, when the surrounding skin tans, the patches may become obvious. People with naturally dark skin may notice lighter patches. People with naturally fair skin may develop darker or lighter patches. […] Tinea versicolor usually does not cause other symptoms. […] The skin may not regain its normal pigmentation for many months or years after the infection is gone. […] Tinea versicolor commonly comes back after successful treatment because the yeast that causes it normally lives on the skin.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor in Children

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/health-library/tinea-versicolor-in-children

  Tinea versicolor is a fungal skin infection. Its caused by yeast on the skin. It occurs most often in teens and young adults. But it can happen at any age. […] This condition causes lighter or darker patches on your childs skin. These patches are often on your childs chest or back. They stop the skin from tanning evenly. […] Often, the only symptom of this condition is white, pink, or light brown patches on your childs skin. The patches may have very fine scale-like flakes. It normally doesnt itch or hurt. […] The rash is on your childs chest or back. […] Patches get worse in the heat or humidity. […] You notice the patches more in the summer. […] Patches get worse if your child takes steroid medicines or has a weakened immune system. […] The patches caused by this condition are unique. Healthcare providers are often able to make the diagnosis through an exam.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor)

  https://library.southcoast.org/Library/DiseasesConditions/Adult/85,P00320

  Tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) is a fungal or yeast skin rash. Its caused by too much growth of a certain yeast on the skin. It causes patches on the skin that are lighter or darker than your normal skin color. The patches most often occur on the chest or back. They also stop the skin from tanning evenly and often appear as lighter spots on tan skin. After treatment, it might take several months for your skin color to return to normal. […] Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each person. The most common symptom is patches on the skin that may look white, pink, or light brown. The patches may also look dry or scaly. The rash is often on the neck, upper back, chest, and shoulders. The patches are most easily seen in the summer because they dont darken in the sun. You may have mild itching, especially if you get hot. The patches can grow in heat or humidity, or if you are on steroid therapy or have a weak immune system.

• #2 Pityriasis versicolor

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/pityriasis-versicolor/

  Patches of skin may be darker or lighter than your normal skin colour. Patches can also be red, brown or pink. They tend to develop gradually and may join up to form larger patches over time. […] Pityriasis versicolor is harmless. It may look unpleasant and the patches are sometimes itchy. […] After treatment, it can take several weeks or months for your skin to return to its normal colour. In more serious cases, treatment may need to be repeated. […] It’s common for pityriasis versicolor to come back after treatment. This can happen during summer in Ireland, or trips to warm and humid countries.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor)

  https://library.southcoast.org/Library/DiseasesConditions/Adult/85,P00320

  The most common symptom is patches on the skin that may look white, pink, or light brown. They may also look dry or scaly. […] The rash is usually on the neck, upper back, chest, and shoulders. It is not spread from person to person. […] Your skin may only get better for a short time. Then the rash may happen again. You may need to use the shampoo each month to keep the rash from coming back. It may take several months for your skin to return to its normal color.

• #2 Summer yeast – Pityriasis Versicolor: Symptoms, treatment and a self-test tip! – Iconic Elements by dr. Wu

  https://iconic-elements.com/en/summer-yeast-pityriasis-versicolor-symptoms-treatment-and-a-self-test-tip/

  In addition to the white discolorations, people with pityriasis versicolor may also experience fine scaling on the affected skin areas. These flakes can vary in intensity and are caused by the disrupted functioning of the skin cells due to the presence of the yeast. […] In addition to the fine scaling and cosmetic differences, pityriasis versicolor may be accompanied by itching. While the itching is generally mild, it can cause discomfort in some individuals. […] It is important to note that the symptoms of pityriasis versicolor can vary from person to person and the condition tends to recur, especially in environments where the factors that promote yeast growth are present, such as hot and humid climates. […] The importance of patience: Recovery from Pityriasis Versicolor can take some time. It is important to be patient even if the yeasts are gone. The skin color can only fully recover after several months. However, it is reassuring to know that the condition is benign and does not cause permanent damage.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/pityriasis-versicolor.html

  Tinea versicolor is a fungal skin infection caused by a type of yeast. It’s a common cause of skin rash in teens and young adults. It causes lots of round and oval-shaped patches on the skin, especially on the chest, back, and upper arms. […] Tinea versicolor skin patches usually affect the torso and upper arms. But they can also appear on the face and neck, especially in younger kids. The patches can be white, brown, red, or pink. […] The patches are dry, flaky, or scaly, and can be flat or slightly raised. They may be a little itchy but often aren’t felt at all. They can start off small and round, then join to make much larger patches. […] The yeast prevents the skin from tanning, so the patches can look lighter than the surrounding skin, especially in the summer. […] With treatment, the fungus usually clears up 12 weeks. But the skin patches may stay discolored for weeks or months. To make them less noticeable, it’s important to use sunscreen to prevent the skin from tanning or burning.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor – Dermatology | UCLA Health

  https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/dermatology/conditions-treated/tinea-versicolor

  Tinea versicolor (also known as pityriasis versicolor) is a common fungal skin infection caused by yeast on the skin. It is characterized by lighter or darker patches on the skin. Patches are most often found on the chest or back and prevent the skin from tanning evenly. It occurs mostly in adolescence and early adulthood because of oily skin, but it can occur at any time. […] Usually, the only symptom of tinea versicolor is the white or light brown patches with well-defined borders. Patches may scale slightly, but rarely itch or hurt. Other common characteristics of the rash include the following: White, pink or reddish-brown patches, Infection only on the top layers of the skin, Rash usually on the trunk but not on the face, Patches that worsen in heat, humidity, or in patients on steroid therapy or who have a weakened immune system, Patches that are most noticeable in the summer, Affected areas that do not darken in the sun. […] Tinea versicolor is treatable but the improvement in the skin may be only temporary. The condition may recur, and you may need additional treatment.

• #2 Tinea Versicolor: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1091575-overview

  Occasionally, a tinea versicolor patient also reports mild pruritus. In most instances, the condition is asymptomatic. […] Tinea versicolor is a benign skin disease that causes scaly macules or papules on the skin. As the name implies (versi means several), the condition can lead to discoloration of the skin, with colors ranging from white to red to brown. The condition is not considered contagious because the causative fungal pathogen is a normal inhabitant of the skin. Treatment leads to cessation of scaling within a few days, but discoloration may last for weeks to months. If scale cannot be provoked and new lesions are not developing, then there is no need to repeat treatment and the patient can be reassured that ongoing infection in unlikely. […] Although tinea versicolor is recurrent for some patients and, therefore, a chronic disease, the condition remains treatable with the available remedies. Thus, the prognosis is excellent and new treatments continue to be developed.

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