Tinea Versicolor
A common chronic, noninflammatory and usually symptomless disorder, characterized by the occurrence of multiple macular patches of all sizes and shapes, and varying in pigmentation from fawn-colored to brown. It is seen most frequently in hot, humid, tropical regions and is mostly caused by MALASSEZIA FURFUR (formerly Pityrosporum orbiculare).
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Tree Number(s): C01.150.703.302.860, C01.800.200.860, C17.800.838.208.941
MeSH Unique ID: D014010
Entry Terms:
- Pityrosporum orbiculare Infection
- Infection, Pityrosporum orbiculare
- Pityrosporum orbiculare Infections
- Malassezia furfur Infection
- Infection, Malassezia furfur
- Malassezia furfur Infections
- Pityriasis Versicolor
- Pityriasis Folliculitis
- Folliculitides, Pityriasis
- Folliculitis, Pityriasis
- Pityriasis Folliculitides
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