A skin condition characterized by hypopigmented, pink or tan, confetti-like, discrete and confluent scaly macules distributed on the chest, shoulders and upper back.
Symptoms of Tinea Versicolor
The following features are indicative of Tinea Versicolor:
dark reddish to tan in color found on the back, underarms, upper arms, chest, and neck
increased sweating
itching
patches on discolored skin
It is possible that Tinea Versicolor shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
Get TabletWise Pro
Thousands of Classes to Help You Become a Better You.
Common Causes of Tinea Versicolor
The following are the most common causes of Tinea Versicolor:
caused by malassezia fungus
Risk Factors for Tinea Versicolor
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Tinea Versicolor:
a warm and humid climate
heavier sweating
the use of oils or cosmetics that may close the skin pores
Prevention of Tinea Versicolor
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Tinea Versicolor. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid excessive heat or sweating
use anti-dandruff shampoo
Occurrence of Tinea Versicolor
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Tinea Versicolor cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Tinea Versicolor most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-35 years
Common Gender
Tinea Versicolor can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Tinea Versicolor
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Tinea Versicolor:
Physical examination: To detect the infection by direct skin examination
Doctor for Diagnosis of Tinea Versicolor
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Tinea Versicolor:
Dermatologist
Complications of Tinea Versicolor if untreated
It is not know if Tinea Versicolor causes complications if left untreated.
Self-care for Tinea Versicolor
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Tinea Versicolor:
Always use moisturizer: Keep skin moisturized to prevent from evaporation
Take sunlight: Expose skin to small amounts of sunlight
Time for Treatment of Tinea Versicolor
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Tinea Versicolor to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: