Tinea versicolor features lighter (hypopigmented), flat lesions with a very fine scale. This image displays the flat and minimally scaly, well-defined light and dark lesions typical of tinea versicolor. Tinea versicolor is a yeast infection, typically on the upper chest and back, which includes widespread areas of color change that are slightly scaly. This image displays tinea versicolor on the face. This image displays tinea versicolor affecting the face and neck. This image displays a close-up of tinea versicolor. The subtle scaling can be seen in the spot of tinea versicolor near the earlobe. This area of tinea versicolor demonstrates why the name means "a variety of colors," displaying lighter areas with faint pink at the edges of the infection meeting normal skin. This lighter-skinned child displays round, pink patches of tinea versicolor.
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Tinea Versicolor  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.989, 1171-1174. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.2014-2016. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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