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Tinea versicolor

Alternative Names: Pityriasis versicolor Symptoms: Persistent patches of discolored skin Often dark tan with a reddish cast Has sharp borders Has fine scales Most common sites: back, underarm, upper arm, chest, neck Most common in adolescent and young adult males Associated with hot climates Associated with increased sweating Itching Signs and tests: A skin scraping and subsequent examination under a microscope should show the yeast.

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