tinea versicolor

Tinea versicolor (fungal skin infection)

Pityriasis versicolor: description Unlike other fungal diseases, pityriasis versicolor is not contagious – even in direct contact with diseased persons. Pityriasis versicolor: symptoms The fungal carpet does not allow sun rays (UV light) to penetrate to the underlying skin, which prevents the formation of the skin pigment melanin. In addition, toxins of the fungus inhibit … Tinea versicolor (fungal skin infection)

Pityriasis Versicolor: Medicinal Uses

Symptoms Pityriasis versicolor is a skin disorder that occurs primarily on areas with high sebum production, such as the back, chest, upper arms, shoulders, armpits, neck, face, and scalp. Round to oval hyper- or hypopigmented patches occur. The skin is slightly thickened, scaly, and sometimes mildly itchy. The patches may be colored, for example, pink, … Pityriasis Versicolor: Medicinal Uses