Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Tinea versicolor is a common skin infection caused by a fungus called Malassezia.

A common skin concern, pityriasis versicolor is occasionally referred to as tinea versicolor. Here’s what you need to know about identifying and treating it. I still remember first noticing the ...

Considering taking supplements to treat tinea versicolor? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of tinea versicolor. Follow the links to read common uses ...

The eruption presents as asymptomatic finely scaly patches of hypo or hyperpigmentation (lighter or darker skin) in a symmetrical distribution over the upper trunk and shoulders, rarely spreading ...

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