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You can treat mild tinea versicolor with medicated anti-dandruff shampoos and antifungal creams. A healthcare provider may prescribe stronger topical or oral antifungal medications in severe cases.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – If you’ve been working on your tan lately, you might have noticed a bizarre white pigmentation on your skin. This condition is a common fungus called Tinea Versicolor.

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 (TV) is a fungal infection of the skin. Also called Pityriasis Versicolor, the condition is common, especially in tropical climates. The disease causes discoloration by interfering ...

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 ...

Aesthetically, the infection looks like a loss of pigment and forms white patches on the skin, which can be itchy in some cases. "Pityriasis versicolor is a very common yeast infection of the skin", ...