Pigmentary Disorders > Tinea Nigra / Tinea Versicolor / Pityriasis
Tinea versicolor is also called Pityriasis versicolor and is a superficial fungal infection of the stratum corneum. The causative agent for the pigmentary disorder is a lipophilic yeast that has been given several names. Currently, it is known as Pityrosporum ovale and is synonymous with Microsporon furfur, Malassazia furfur, and Pityrosporum orbiculare. It may induce enlarged melanosomes (pigment granules) within basal melanocytes resulting in hyperpigmented pityriasis versicolor.
Tinea versicolor, tinea nigra, white piedra, and black piedra
Tinea versicolor - wikidoc
Pigmentary Disorders > Tinea Nigra / Tinea Versicolor / Pityriasis
Dermoscopy of pityriasis versicolor
Tinea versicolor, tinea nigra, white piedra, and black piedra
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Pityriasis versicolor - NHS
Clinical appearance of actual superficial mycoses. (A) White
Tinea Versicolor: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
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