Tinea Versicolor Patches
In people with dark skin tones, changes such as hypopigmentation (loss of color) are common, while in those with lighter skin color, hyperpigmentation (increase in skin color) is more common.
About Tinea Versicolor
Tinea versicolor, also referred to as pityriasis versicolor, is a skin infection that causes small patches to form on your skin. It is caused by a type of fungus that is found on almost everyone’s skin. Tinea versicolor is usually not harmful or contagious. In most cases it can be treated effectively with medicinal shampoo, or lotions or creams.
The main symptoms of tinea versicolor are circular or oval colored patches of skin that most commonly form on your back, chest, neck and/or arms. Children often have these patches on their face as well.
These patches may be yellow or brownish, or even red or pink. They are usually lighter or darker than the surrounding healthy skin. Because these lighter patches hardly change color in the sun, they are more noticeable if you have a suntan. But if you have a very fair complexion, they may turn a little brownish.
Some parts of the skin may also be somewhat scaly and in rare cases the skin may be a little itchy. Tinea versicolor may also slowly spread across the skin and affect larger areas… Read more about the Tinea Versicolor Patches