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Tinea Versicolor - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Definition Tinea versicolor is a common skin condition due to overgrowth of skin surface yeast. It 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, the condition may chronically recur. This overgrowth results in uneven skin color and scaling that can be unsightly and sometimes itch. The yeast normally lives in the pores of the skin and thrives in oily areas such as the neck, upper chest, and back. This fungus produces spots that are either lighter than surrounding skin or reddish-brown. There may be just a few spots or many. Antifungal creams, lotions or shampoos can help treat tinea versicolor. But even after successful treatment, skin color may remain uneven for several weeks, and the infection may return, especially in warm, humid weather. In African Americans, pigmentary changes are common with hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation. Causes
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