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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). more 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. less some common symptoms blister(s) or bump(s) on chest rash on back rash on chest scaly patches on skin some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 150 diagnoses flea bites urticaria sunburn drugs and toxins atopic dermatitis photodermatitis dermatographism   more do i have 'tinea versicolor'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'tinea versicolor' 1 - 5 of 5 diagnostic tests KOH prep tinea versicolor and KOH prep Wood lamp exam tinea versicolor and Wood lamp exam Biopsy tinea versicolor and Biopsy Biopsy skin tinea versicolor and Biopsy skin Skin scrapings tinea versicolor and Skin scrapings therapeutic procedures for 'tinea versicolor'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for tinea versicolor: therapeutic procedure search results for 'tinea versicolor' 1 - 1 of 1 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. antifungal medications tinea versicolor and antifungal medications medications search results for 'tinea versicolor' 1 - 5 of 12 medications rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider.   Terbinafine tinea versicolor and Terbinafine   Ketoconazole tinea versicolor and Ketoconazole   Clotrimazole tinea versicolor and Clotrimazole   Ciclopirox tinea versicolor and Ciclopirox   Econazole tinea versicolor and Econazole   Butenafine tinea versicolor and Butenafine   Naftifine tinea versicolor and Naftifine   Oxiconazole tinea versicolor and Oxiconazole   clotrimazole (a.k.a clotrimazole, Mycelex Troche , Clotrimazole Troche) tinea versicolor and clotrimazole   ketoconazole topical (a.k.a ketoconazole topical, Nizoral Topical) tinea versicolor and ketoconazole topical   ketoconazole (a.k.a ketoconazole, Nizoral) tinea versicolor and ketoconazole   miconazole tinea versicolor and miconazole for more please login, login is free (click to login) web search results for tinea versicolor Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - tinea versicolor 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, ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/tinea-v...   www.webmd.com - summary 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, ... http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-overview/tinea-versic...   health.yahoo.com - summary 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. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tinea-versicolor/DS00635   www.mayoclinic.com - summary 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. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec18/ch212/ch212d.html   www.merck.com - summary 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. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001465.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary 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 ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Tinea-versicolor.htm   adam.about.com - summary 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 http://www.medicinenet.com/tinea_versicolor/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary 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 ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tinea-versicolor/DS00635/DSECTION=symptoms   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Tinea Versicolor-Related Information A list of topics related to tinea versicolor. ... Tinea Versicolor - Related Information. Athlete's Foot. Fungal Nail Infections ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/tinea-v...   www.webmd.com - summary 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. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/tinea_versicolor/index.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary 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 ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec10/ch120/ch120e.html   www.merck.com - summary 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 ... http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-symptoms/tinea-versic...   health.yahoo.com - summary Tinea Versicolor-References A reference list about tinea versicolor. ... Tinea versicolor section of Superficial fungal infections. ... Tinea versicolor. ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/tinea-versicolor-references   www.webmd.com - summary Tinea versicolor Tinea versicolor is a chronic. ... Though tinea versicolor is easily cleared, pigment changes may last for months after treatment. ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/001465trt.htm?terms=antifungal+treatments   adam.about.com - summary 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. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/1895.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary 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. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tinea-versicolor/DS00635/DSECTION=causes   www.mayoclinic.com - summary 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 ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11...   www.medicinenet.com - summary 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 ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/tinea-versicolor-symptoms   www.webmd.com - summary Tinea Versicolor - References - Yahoo! Health References ... Tinea versicolor section of Superficial fungal infections. ... Tinea versicolor. ... http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-resources/tinea-versi...   health.yahoo.com - summary 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 ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tinea-versicolor/DS00635/DS...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary 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. ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/1895.htm   adam.about.com - summary 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. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/1890.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary 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. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tinea-versicolor/DS00635/DS...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Tinea Versicolor - Credits - Yahoo! Health Credits ... What is Tinea Versicolor. Signs & Symptoms ... Health Home skinconditions Tinea Versicolor - Credits. Elsewhere on Yahoo! Health. Exercise ... http://health.yahoo.com/article/healthwise--hw166595-credits   health.yahoo.com - summary 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 ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/2478.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary 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 ... http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-resources/tinea-versi...   health.yahoo.com - summary 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 ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/2479.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Tinea versicolor - back Tinea versicolor - back. Tinea versicolor is caused by the organism Pityrosporum ovale. It occurs most often in young adults. ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Tinea-versicolor-back.htm   adam.about.com - summary 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. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/3096.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary 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) ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Tinea-versicolor-on-the-back.htm   adam.about.com - summary 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 ... http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-resources/tinea-versi...   health.yahoo.com - summary Tinea versicolor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Efficacy of itraconazole in the treatment of tinea versicolor" ... tinea versicolor · vitiligo · pityriasis alba · postinflammatory ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinea_versicolor   en.wikipedia.org - summary 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 ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Tinea-versicolor-close-up.htm   adam.about.com - summary 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. ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Tinea-versicolor-close-up_1.htm?once=true&   adam.about.com - summary 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 ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Tinea_versicolor   en.wikipedia.org - summary 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. ... http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=151   health.discovery.com - summary 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. ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sf/multimedia/Photo14sec10ch120/t/...   www.merck.com - summary 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. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?li=MNI%0D%0A&articlekey=11921   www.medicinenet.com - summary 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. ... http://www.webmd.com/video/post-vacation-tinea-versicolor   www.webmd.com - summary MedicineNet Tinea Versicolor Specialty MedicineNet Tinea Versicolor Specialty. Hospitals: Can Yours Handle Your Emergency? ... Doctor: Checklist to Take To Your Doctor's Appointment ... http://www.medicinenet.com/rss/specialty/Tinea_Versicolor.xml   www.medicinenet.com - summary 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 ... http://www.medicinenet.com/tinea_versicolor/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary 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 ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/tinea-v...   www.webmd.com - summary 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 ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec18/ch212/ch212c.html   www.merck.com - summary 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 ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/tinea-v...   www.webmd.com - summary 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 ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tinea-versicolor/DS00635/DSECTION=prevention   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Tinea versicolor Tinea versicolor is a chronic. ... Tinea versicolor. Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention. Alternative Names: Pityriasis versicolor. Symptoms: Persistent ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/001465sym.htm   adam.about.com - summary Athlete's foot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia basidiomycota: Malassezia furfur (Tinea versicolor) Piedra (hair) exothrix/endothrix ... tinea versicolor · vitiligo · pityriasis alba · postinflammatory ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinea_pedis   en.wikipedia.org - summary 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. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tinea-versicolor/DS00635/DS...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary 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) ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000877.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary 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 ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec18/ch212/ch212c.html   www.merck.com - summary show more 1  2