This study was designed to assess the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of oral fluconazole given at 300 mg once weekly for two weeks in the treatment of tinea versicolor. Enrolled into the study ...

After consulting her dermatologist, Simpson-Einziger was diagnosed with a temporary fungal infection called Tinea versicolor, which can lighten or darken skin pigmentation as a result of humidity.

Tinea versicolor happens when there’s an overgrowth of naturally occurring yeast on the skin. This fungal infection on the skin transforms into a rash that can eventually look like white or ...

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 ...

Known as pityriasis versicolor, which can also be called tinea versicolor, it's actually a fairly common 'fungal skin infection'. It can be worsened by heat, humidity and sun exposure. The ...

Simpson-Einziger, a renowned violinist, developed tinea versicolor, a harmless skin condition that affects skin pigmentation. That led to a lightbulb moment: Could what caused the skin on her back ...

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 ...