Tinea versicolor, or pityriasis versicolor, is a fungal skin infection caused by the Malassezia fungus. It can cause symptoms such as lighter or darker patches of skin, itchiness, and more. Tinea ...

A skin condition caused due to fungal infection that tends to result in the appearance of small discoloured patches in different parts of the body. This condition is a result of uncontrolled growth of ...

You can treat mild tinea versicolor with medicated anti-dandruff shampoos and antifungal creams. A healthcare provider may prescribe stronger topical or oral antifungal medications in severe cases.

A News 9 viewer has questions regarding small patches of skin that can change color in the summertime. Dr. Lacy Anderson has more on how you can identify and treat what is known as tinea versicolor.

A common skin concern, pityriasis versicolor is occasionally referred to as tinea versicolor. Here’s what you need to know about identifying and treating it. I still remember first noticing the pale ...

Watch out of Tinea versicolor this summer and here's how you can prevent and treat the condition. Read on. Summers can be brutal, especially the heat and humidity it brings along. If you are one of ...

Molly-Mae Hague took to Instagram today to share that she'd had a flare-up of tinea versicolor, an incurable pigmentation skin condition that leaves the skin looking patchy. MORE: Molly-Mae back in ...

White spots might sometimes appear on an individual's face. In this MNT Knowledge Center feature, learn about five possible causes of white spots on the face, including milia, pityriasis alba, and ...

Tinea versicolor, now called pityriasis versicolor, is one of the most common skin infections in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. It is a fungal infection where an overgrowth of yeast ...