Tinea versicolor
Alternate Names : Pityriasis versicolor
Symptoms & Signs
The main symptom is patches of discolored skin with sharp borders (edges) and fine scales. The patches are often dark reddish-tan in color. The most common sites are the back, underarms, upper arms, chest, and neck. Affected areas do not darken in the sun (skin may appear lighter than surrounding healthy skin)
In African Americans, there may be loss of skin color (hypopigmentation) or an increase in skin color (hyperpigmentation). Other symptoms include:
Diagnosis & Tests
A skin scraping that is examined under a microscope should show the yeast.
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