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what is 'tinea versicolor - type of fungal infection of skin '?
Definition for tinea versicolor
Tinea versicolor or pityriasis versicolor is a common skin infection caused by the yeast Malassezia furfur (formerly termed Pityrosporum ovale).
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Tinea versicolor or pityriasis versicolor is a common skin infection caused by the yeast Malassezia furfur (formerly termed Pityrosporum ovale). This yeast is normally found on the human skin and only becomes troublesome under certain circumstances, such as a warm and humid environment. It is occasionally referred to by its colloquial Hawaiian moniker, "haole rot". It is also known as Peter Elam's disease, named after an early European explorer that contracted the infection while exploring the Amazon River.
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Tinea Versicolor-Topic Overview
Tinea versicolor (also known as pityriasis versicolor) is a fungal skin ... Symptoms of tinea versicolor include small, flat, round or oval spots that may, ...
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What is tinea versicolor? - Yahoo! Health
Tinea versicolor (say "TIH-nee-uh VER-sih-kuh-ler") is a fungal infection that ... Symptoms of tinea versicolor include small, flat, round or oval spots that may, ...
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Tinea versicolor - MayoClinic.com
Tinea versicolor â?" a common fungal infection â?" causes discolored patches of skin. ... Antifungal creams, lotions or shampoos can help treat tinea versicolor. ...
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Tinea Versicolor: Fungal Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
Tinea versicolor rarely causes pain or itching, but it prevents areas of the ... Doctors can diagnose tinea versicolor by its appearance. ...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tinea versicolor
Tinea versicolor is relatively common. ... People with a history of tinea versicolor should try to avoid excessive heat or sweating. ...
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Tinea versicolor
Though tinea versicolor is easily treated, pigment changes may last for months after treatment. ... with a history of tinea versicolor should try to avoid ...
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Tinea Versicolor Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
Tinea Versicolor glossary includes a list of Tinea Versicolor related medical definitions and related links on MedicineNet.com
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Tinea versicolor: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com
Tinea versicolor â?" a common fungal infection â?" causes discolored patches of skin. ... signs and symptoms of tinea versicolor are: Small scaly patches of ...
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Tinea Versicolor-Related Information
A list of topics related to tinea versicolor. ... Tinea Versicolor - Related Information. Athlete's Foot. Fungal Nail Infections ...
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Tinea Versicolor Causes, Treatment, and Information on MedicineNet.com
Information relating to the skin includes skin diseases and conditions, ... Tinea Versicolor is a fungus infection that mainly affects the skin of young people. ...
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Tinea Versicolor: Fungal Skin Infections: Merck Manual Professional
... high prevalence of tinea versicolor in young adults suggests ... Tinea versicolor usually is ... Hypopigmentation from tinea versicolor is reversible in months ...
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Tinea Versicolor - Symptoms - Yahoo! Health
Symptoms of tinea versicolor include: ... Tinea versicolor usually gets better or disappears as you age and your skin becomes less oily. Tinea versicolor is ...
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Tinea Versicolor-References
A reference list about tinea versicolor. ... Tinea versicolor section of Superficial fungal infections. ... Tinea versicolor. ...
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Tinea versicolor
Tinea versicolor is a chronic. ... Though tinea versicolor is easily cleared, pigment changes may last for months after treatment. ...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tinea versicolor - shoulders
Medical Encyclopedia. Tinea versicolor - shoulders. Tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal infection common in adolescent and young adult males. ...
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Tinea versicolor: Causes - MayoClinic.com
Tinea versicolor â?" a common fungal infection â?" causes discolored patches of skin. ... Tinea versicolor occurs when the fungus becomes overgrown. ...
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Patient Discussions: Tinea Versicolor - Describe Your Experience ...
View messages from patients providing insights into their medical experiences with Tinea Versicolor - Describe Your Experience. Share in the message dialogue to ...
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Tinea Versicolor-Symptoms
Symptoms of tinea versicolor include: A rash of small circular or oval spots ... Tinea versicolor is sometimes confused with other conditions with similar ...
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Tinea Versicolor - References - Yahoo! Health
References ... Tinea versicolor section of Superficial fungal infections. ... Tinea versicolor. ...
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Tinea versicolor: Lifestyle and home remedies - MayoClinic.com
Tinea versicolor â?" a common fungal infection â?" causes discolored patches of skin. ... For a mild case of tinea versicolor, you can apply an over-the-counter ...
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Tinea versicolor - shoulders
Tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal infection common in adolescent and young adult males. ... The rash may range from yellow to golden brown in color. ...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tinea versicolor - close-up
Skip navigation. Medical Encyclopedia. Tinea versicolor - close-up. Tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal infection common in adolescent and young adult males. ...
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Tinea versicolor: When to seek medical advice - MayoClinic.com
Tinea versicolor â?" a common fungal infection â?" causes discolored patches of skin. ... disorders may mimic tinea versicolor and interfere with pigmentation. ...
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Tinea Versicolor - Credits - Yahoo! Health
Credits ... What is Tinea Versicolor. Signs & Symptoms ... Health Home skinconditions Tinea Versicolor - Credits. Elsewhere on Yahoo! Health. Exercise ...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tinea versicolor - close-up
Skip navigation. Medical Encyclopedia. Tinea versicolor - close-up ... infection of the skin known as tinea versicolor, and is common in adolescent and ...
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Tinea Versicolor - Related Information - Yahoo! Health
Health Home > Skin Conditions > Tinea Versicolor - Related Information. Tinea Versicolor - Related Information. By Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS. Related Information ...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tinea versicolor on the back
Skip navigation. Medical Encyclopedia. Tinea versicolor on the back. Tinea versicolor is an infection caused by a fungus that is common in adolescent ...
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Tinea versicolor - back
Tinea versicolor - back. Tinea versicolor is caused by the organism Pityrosporum ovale. It occurs most often in young adults. ...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tinea versicolor - back
Medical Encyclopedia. Tinea versicolor - back. Tinea versicolor is caused by the organism Pityrosporum ovale. It occurs most often in young adults. ...
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Tinea versicolor on the back
Tinea versicolor is an infection caused by a fungus that is common in adolescent ... Frequent sites of infection include the neck, upper chest, and arm pit (axilla) ...
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Tinea Versicolor - Other Places To Get Help - Yahoo! Health
Tinea Versicolor - Other Places To Get Help. By Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS. Other ... Health Home skinconditions Tinea Versicolor - Other Places To Get Help ...
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Tinea versicolor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Efficacy of itraconazole in the treatment of tinea versicolor" ... tinea versicolor · vitiligo · pityriasis alba · postinflammatory ...
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Tinea versicolor - close-up
Tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal infection common in adolescent and young adult males. ... Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta ...
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Tinea versicolor - close-up
... infection of the skin known as tinea versicolor, and is common in adolescent and ... Besides the rash, there may be mild itching. ...
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Talk:Tinea versicolor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Talk:Tinea versicolor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to: ... Previously, this article mentions that tinea versicolor is also known as Peter ...
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Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health
Tinea versicolor is a skin disorder caused by an overgrowth of a fungus that ... may or may not itch, but typically tinea versicolor produces few symptoms. ...
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Multimedia: Tinea Versicolor: Merck Manual Professional
Tinea Versicolor. Tinea versicolor is a skin infection with Malassezia furfur that manifests as ... Image provided by Thomas Habif, MD. ...
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Tinea Versicolor Causes, Treatment, and Information on MedicineNet.com
Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to ... Tinea Versicolor is a fungus infection that mainly affects the skin of young people. ...
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Post Vacation Rash? Learn about Tinea Versicolor - Watch WebMD Video
Ever bring back more from your vacation than a tan? How about a rash? ... Learn what a warm, humid climate can do to your skin. ...
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MedicineNet Tinea Versicolor Specialty
MedicineNet Tinea Versicolor Specialty. Hospitals: Can Yours Handle Your Emergency? ... Doctor: Checklist to Take To Your Doctor's Appointment ...
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Tinea Versicolor Causes, Treatment, and Information on MedicineNet.com
Get the facts on tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) causes, symptoms and skin fungus treatment. Over the counter treatments include Selsun Blue and ...
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Tinea Versicolor-Treatment Overview
Effective treatments for the fungus that causes tinea versicolor include topical creams, shampoos, or solutions. ... Tinea versicolor is easily treated, but ...
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Ringworm (Tinea): Fungal Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
tinea versicolor. Ringworm (tinea) is a fungal skin infection caused ... Selenium sulfide (shampoo for tinea versicolor) Sulconazole. Terbinafine. Terconazole ...
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Tinea Versicolor-Home Treatment
Tinea versicolor can be treated at home with topical products such as antifungal ... To prevent tinea versicolor from returning, use a topical product at least ...
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Tinea versicolor: Prevention - MayoClinic.com
Tinea versicolor â?" a common fungal infection â?" causes discolored patches of skin. ... To help prevent tinea versicolor from returning, your doctor can prescribe a ...
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Tinea versicolor
Tinea versicolor is a chronic. ... Tinea versicolor. Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention. Alternative Names: Pityriasis versicolor. Symptoms: Persistent ...
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Athlete's foot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
basidiomycota: Malassezia furfur (Tinea versicolor) Piedra (hair) exothrix/endothrix ... tinea versicolor · vitiligo · pityriasis alba · postinflammatory ...
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Tinea versicolor: Tests and diagnosis - MayoClinic.com
Tinea versicolor â?" a common fungal infection â?" causes discolored patches of skin. ... only to examine your skin to make the diagnosis of tinea versicolor. ...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tinea corporis
Tinea versicolor - close-up. Tinea versicolor - shoulders. Ringworm, tinea on the hand and leg ... Ringworm, tinea corporis on the leg. Granuloma, fungal (Majocchi's) ...
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Ringworm (Tinea): Fungal Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
Tinea pedis is a common fungal infection that usually appears during ... Selenium sulfide (shampoo for tinea versicolor) Sulconazole. Terbinafine. Terconazole ...
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