I have some white spots on my back that have been spreading. They bother me and I don’t know what to do to get rid of them! — Christina Hi Christina, it sounds like you have Tinea Versicolor. This is ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD You can treat mild tinea versicolor with medicated anti-dandruff shampoos and antifungal creams. A healthcare provider may prescribe stronger topical or oral ...

Tinea versicolor is also a fungal infection that can affect the skin. The fungus Malassezia which is a type of yeast that is found on the surface of the skin disrupts the skin’s pigmentation which ...

A News 9 viewer has questions regarding small patches of skin that can change color in the summertime. Dr. Lacy Anderson has more on how you can identify and treat what is known as tinea versicolor.

Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that leads to white spots and patches on the skin. Dr. Gregg Silverman explains the condition's causes and treatments during "Doctor is In" segment on First ...

Your inbox is about to become a better place. Sign up for exclusive content from our editors and never miss out on the best from the magazine and stylist.co.uk again. A common skin concern, pityriasis ...

Fungal infection that tends to cause small discolored patches on your skin by interfering with its normal pigmentation is known as tinea versicolor. This condition mostly affects a person in teenage ...

Although pityriasis (tinea) versicolor is common, the atrophic form is unusual, with the first case reported in 1971.1 The atrophy is limited to the area affected by the pityriasis versicolor. Case ...