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Tinea Versicolor

Alternate Names : Pityriasis Versicolor

Tinea Versicolor | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

The diagnosis of tinea versicolor starts with a history and physical examination. A special light can be used, which will show a yellow-green color on the skin patches that have fungal overgrowth. The healthcare provider may also perform a skin scraping to identify the organism causing the disorder.


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Tinea Versicolor: Prevention & Expectations

Author: Lynn West, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01



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