Tinea versicolor

Definition:

Tinea versicolor, also known as pityriasis versicolor, dermatomycosis furfuracea and tinea flava, is caused by Malassezia species which are naturally found on the skin surfaces of many animals, including humans. Patients with tinea versicolor most commonly have multiple macules or patches on the trunk, with skip regions of normal skin in between. In addition, it is estimated that these species cause most skin disease in humans, including the most common cause of atopic dermatitis and seborrhoeic dermatitis.

References:

[1]. Donghak Kim, et al. Functional expression and characterization of CYP51 from dandruff-causing Malassezia globosa. FEMS Yeast Res. 2011 Feb;11(1):80-7. [Content Brief]

[2]. N Morishita, et al. Molecular analysis of malassezia microflora from patients with pityriasis versicolor. Mycopathologia. 2006 Feb;161(2):61-5. [Content Brief]

[3]. P J Sunenshine, et al. Tinea versicolor. Int J Dermatol. 1998 Sep;37(9):648-55. [Content Brief]

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