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Pityriasis versicolor

Dermatology · Infections

ID#: 2914 Description: This photograph shows a patient with tinea versicolor on the skin of the chest due to the yeast Malassezia furfur. Usually this yeast grows sparsely without causing a rash. In some individuals, however it grows more actively for unknown reasons. This results in pale brown flaky patches on the trunk, neck, or arms. Content Provider(s): CDC/Dr. Lucille K. Georg Creation D
ID#: 2914 Description: This photograph shows a patient with tinea versicolor on the skin of the chest due to the yeast Malassezia furfur. Usually this yeast grows sparsely without…

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Infections
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Inflammation/Infection

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