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                                       TINEA VERSICOLOR…..

                          The fungus Malassezia is a type of yeast found on the surface of the skin. It normally doesn’t cause any health problems. In fact, many of the microbiota (or microscopic organisms), including yeasts like Malassezia, that live in large communities on your skin help protect you from infections and other pathogens that can cause harm or disease. They live alongside your body’s cells in symbiotic relationships, with skin cells and tiny organisms supporting and benefiting each other.

Sometimes, however, this yeast can grow out of control and affect the natural color or pigmentationof your skin. When this happens, you may develop patches of skin that are lighter or darker than the surrounding skin. This condition, which isn’t contagious, is known as tinea versicolor, or pityriasis versicolor. The condition occurs when a type of yeast from the Malassezia family causes an infection or suppresses your immune system.

causes of tinea versicolor…

Tinea versicolor occurs when Malassezia grows rapidly on the surface of the skin. Doctors aren’t sure why this happens. Some factors may promote the growth of this yeast on the skin, including:

• hot and humid weather
• excessive sweating
• oily skin
• a weakened immune system
• hormonal changes

Symptoms of tinea versicolor….

Discolored patches of skin are the most noticeable symptom of tinea versicolor, and these patches usually show up on the arms, chest, neck, or back. These patches may be:

• lighter (more common) or darker than the surrounding skin
• pink, red, tan, or brown
• dry, itchy, and scaly
• more prominent with tanning
• prone to disappear in cooler, less humid weather.