Question about tinea versicolor

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I noticed someone in the Newbie Lounge asked about white spots. This topic comes up frequently during NTTI trainings where many participants are not familiar with the name, but most are familiar with the condition. Many of your customers might ask about the condition that is a superficial overgrowth of skin-surface yeast, or fungus called Pityrosporum Orbiculare.

This overgrowth results in uneven skin color with occasional scaling. This naturally occurring yeast normally lives in the pores of everyone’s skin and likes fat (lipophilic), therefore, most often it is present on areas that have more oil glands. The condition occurs mainly on the shoulders, back and chest; however, it also can appear on the arms, legs and groin. In rare cases, the condition can appear on the face.

If the skin is oily enough, moist enough and warm enough, the fungus will grow on the surface of the skin and cause a noticeable rash. The spots are light or reddish brown or lighter than the surrounding skin. The spots will not tan.

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