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Article: Tinea versicolor.(case studies)(Disease/Disorder overview)
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- Dermatology Nursing
- Article date:
- April 1, 2006
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History: A 42-year-old man presented with an asymptomatic to slightly pruritic rash, which he has had for at least 3 months. The rash became more noticeable during summer time.
Description: Hyperpigmented macules on the chest and back. There are areas of macular-confluence into patches. On close examination, a slightly furfuraceous scaling is noticed (see Figures 1 and 2).
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Location: Most cases of tinea versicolor involve the chest and back. Rarely, the face may be involved.
Etiology: Tinea versicolor or pityriasis versicolor is a common cutaneous fungal infection. The etiologic agent affects the stratum corneum ...