Article: Tinea versicolor.(case studies)(Disease/Disorder overview)

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 ...

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