Tinea Versicolor
Alternate Names : Pityriasis Versicolor
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Tinea versicolor causes scaly patches of skin that range in color from white to
pink to dark brown. The patches are generally seen on the upper arms, back,
shoulders, chest, and neck. The patches may or may not itch. When the person
gets overheated, the patches are more likely to itch.
The excess yeast on the skin interferes with normal pigmentation. Dark skin may
look lighter, and light skin may turn darker. When exposed to sunlight, the
patches of tinea versicolor do not tan as well as the surrounding normal skin.
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