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JAMA Oct 2018
Topics: Antifungal Agents; Dermatologic Agents; Detergents; Humans; Selenium Compounds; Tinea Versicolor
PubMed: 30285180
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2018.12429 -
International Journal of Dermatology Sep 1998
Review
Topics: Antifungal Agents; Humans; Malassezia; Skin; Tinea Versicolor
PubMed: 9762812
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-4362.1998.00441.x -
International Journal of Dermatology Sep 1995
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International Journal of Dermatology Feb 2014In this article, we review the salient features of tinea versicolor and describe the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and histopathology of this mycosis in... (Review)
Review
In this article, we review the salient features of tinea versicolor and describe the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and histopathology of this mycosis in dark-skinned individuals. Tinea versicolor is caused by an overgrowth of the Malassezia genus. It manifests clinically as asymptomatic hypopigmented macules, hyperpigmented macules, or a combination of the two. Under light microscopy, Malassezia presents as a dimorphic fungus - in both the hyphal and yeast form. Most clinicians have found that the majority of dark-skinned patients present solely with hypopigmented lesions. Under light microscopy, lesions on dark skin involved with tinea versicolor tend to have a thicker stratum corneum, more tonofilaments in the granulosum, and more sequestered melanosomes. Differential diagnosis includes confluent and reticulated papillomatosis, seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis rosea, pityriasis alba, and vitiligo. Tinea versicolor can be successfully managed in most cases with topical antifungal treatments. Cases of recurrence, such as those seen in immunocompromised patients, may necessitate scheduled oral or topical therapy.
Topics: Antifungal Agents; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Malassezia; Recurrence; Skin Pigmentation; Tinea Versicolor
PubMed: 24320140
DOI: 10.1111/ijd.12345 -
American Family Physician Dec 2017Pigmentation disorders are commonly diagnosed, evaluated, and treated in primary care practices. Typical hyperpigmentation disorders include postinflammatory... (Review)
Review
Pigmentation disorders are commonly diagnosed, evaluated, and treated in primary care practices. Typical hyperpigmentation disorders include postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, solar lentigines, ephelides (freckles), and café au lait macules. These conditions are generally benign but can be distressing to patients. Appropriate dermatologic history, skin examination, and skin biopsy, when appropriate, can help exclude melanoma and its precursors. In addition to addressing the underlying condition, hyperpigmentation is treated with topical agents, chemical peels, cryotherapy, light or laser therapy, or a combination of these methods. Café au lait macules are treated with surgical excision or laser therapy if treatment is desired. Hypopigmentation disorders include vitiligo, pityriasis alba, tinea versicolor, and postinflammatory hypopigmentation. Treatment of vitiligo depends on the distribution and extent of skin involvement, and includes topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors, ultraviolet A therapy (with or without psoralens), narrowband ultraviolet B therapy, and cosmetic coverage. Patients with stable, self-limited vitiligo may be candidates for surgical grafting techniques, whereas those with extensive disease may be candidates for depigmentation therapy to make skin tone appear more even. Other hypopigmentation disorders may improve or resolve with treatment of the underlying condition.
Topics: Acanthosis Nigricans; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Cafe-au-Lait Spots; Humans; Hyperpigmentation; Laser Therapy; Nevus; Pigmentation Disorders; Tinea Versicolor; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 29431372
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Pediatric Dermatology 2023Tinea versicolor (TV) is a fungal skin infection that classically affects adolescents and young adults. Occasionally, it may be seen on the face of infants. We report an...
Tinea versicolor (TV) is a fungal skin infection that classically affects adolescents and young adults. Occasionally, it may be seen on the face of infants. We report an unusual case of widespread cutaneous TV in a premature infant.
Topics: Infant; Adolescent; Young Adult; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Tinea Versicolor; Dermatomycoses; Skin; Administration, Cutaneous; Infant, Premature
PubMed: 36655624
DOI: 10.1111/pde.15247 -
Dermatology Online Journal Feb 2017Tinea versicolor (TV) is typically an asymptomatic fungal infection of the stratum corneum owing to Malassezia overgrowth. It presents as hypo or hyperpigmented macules...
Tinea versicolor (TV) is typically an asymptomatic fungal infection of the stratum corneum owing to Malassezia overgrowth. It presents as hypo or hyperpigmented macules with fine scale that coalesce into patches on the trunk, neck, and/or arms. Presented in this report is a 34-year-old man with an interesting case of folliculocentric tinea versicolor manifesting as perifollicular hypopigmented macules on the lower back.
Topics: Adult; Hair Follicle; Humans; Hypopigmentation; Male; Tinea Versicolor
PubMed: 28329492
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Clinics in Dermatology Mar 2010Superficial mycoses are fungal infections limited to the stratum corneum and its adnexal structures. The most frequent types are dermatophytoses or tineas. Tinea... (Review)
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Superficial mycoses are fungal infections limited to the stratum corneum and its adnexal structures. The most frequent types are dermatophytoses or tineas. Tinea versicolor involves the skin in the form of hypochromic or hyperchromic plaques, and tinea nigra affects the skin of the palms with dark plaques. White piedra and black piedra are parasitic infections of scalp hairs in the form of concretions caused by fungal growth. Diagnosis of these mycoses is made from mycologic studies, direct examination, stains, and isolation, and identification of the fungi. Treatment includes systemic antifungals, topical antifungals, and keratolytics.
Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Antifungal Agents; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Malassezia; Piedra; Tinea; Tinea Versicolor; Trichophyton; Tropical Climate
PubMed: 20347655
DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2009.12.004 -
Archives of Dermatology Apr 1977
Topics: Adult; Humans; Male; Sports; Tinea Versicolor
PubMed: 848989
DOI: No ID Found -
Archives of Dermatology Apr 1988
Topics: Humans; Melanocytes; Tinea Versicolor
PubMed: 3355192
DOI: 10.1001/archderm.1988.01670040012008