"In the case of vitiligo, the skin actually becomes depigmented, not just hypopigmented." It's always best to ...

Clinical Diseases Tinea (pityriasis) versicolor. Tinea versicolor is a common, chronic superficial fungal infection of the upper trunk, neck, and upper arms (see Figure 1).

Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection involving the body and face, with the exclusion of the beard area in men. The episodes may last for weeks to months and occurs in all age groups.

Other conditions that mimic vitiligo include: Tinea versicolor (a fungal infection) Post-inflammatory hypopigmentation Chemical leukoderma (pigment loss following chemical exposure) Clear clinical ...

Mycosis fungoides (tumour stage) lesions on back of 76-year-old male May be confused with… Almost anything – for example, eczema, psoriasis (especially in the plaque stage), fungal infections ...

Jock itch happens when a specific species of fungus builds up on the skin, growing out of control and causing inflammation. It’s also called tinea cruris.

Psoriasis does not generally start with blisters. Plaque psoriasis, the most common form, starts with raised, scaly, red or discolored patches of skin.

Diagnosing a case of tinea incognito Patients often take it upon themselves to self-diagnose and self-treat, says Dr W Iain F Henderson ...

Diagnosis; Epidemiology; Pityriasis; Tinea versicolor FUNDAMENTOS: A pitiríase versicolor é um distúrbio de pigmentação cutânea causada pela levedura lipofílica do gênero Malassezia sp. É uma micose ...

Tinea versicolor is a common condition that may cause patches of discolored skin, per MedlinePlus. These patches tend to be dry and scaly with sharp borders, and they may be lighter or darker than ...

Tinea Versicolor This fungal infection affects your skin’s pigmentation, or normal color, causing light or dark patches. It happens when the fungus Malassezia grows out of control.