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Tinea Versicolor
Medical Definition: | A common chronic, noninflammatory and usually symptomless disorder, characterized by the occurrence of multiple macular patches of all sizes and shapes, and varying in pigmentation from fawn-colored to brown. It is seen most frequently in hot, humid, tropical regions, and is caused by Pityrosporon orbiculare. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
Guide Notes: | caused by PITYROSPORUM ORBICULARE see MALASSEZIA |
Tinea Versicolor Medical Definitions and Terms
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