Tinea versicolor (aka pityriasis versicolor) is a superficial fungal infection caused by Malassezia species (formerly Pityrosporum species). The yeast forms reside in healthy skin. The clinical lesions of tinea versicolor result from the conversion of the yeast forms to the mycelial forms.

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Tinea Versicolor

  • Patricia Treadwell

摘要

Tinea versicolor (aka pityriasis versicolor) is a superficial fungal infection caused by Malassezia species (formerly Pityrosporum species). The yeast forms reside in healthy skin. The clinical lesions of tinea versicolor result from the conversion of the yeast forms to the mycelial forms.