Tinea Versicolor (TV) is a fungal infection of the skin. Also called Pityriasis Versicolor, the condition is common, especially in tropical climates. The disease causes discoloration by interfering ...

A News 9 viewer has questions regarding small patches of skin that can change color in the summertime. Dr. Lacy Anderson has more on how you can identify and treat what is known as tinea versicolor.

Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that leads to white spots and patches on the skin. Dr. Gregg Silverman explains the condition's causes and treatments during "Doctor is In" segment on First ...

Leah Douglas, MD The 2 skin disorders presented in this Dermatologic Look-Alikes can affect a patient’s trunk. One is caused by a fungus, the other not. Can you make the diagnosis? A 32-year-old ...

Dermatophytosis, or tinea, is a fungal infection involving superficial portions of the skin, hair and nails. The infection is usually caused by one of three genera: Epidermophyton, Microsporum or ...

That itchy, red rash on your skin might look harmless at first. You may think it is just heat, sweat, or a mild allergy. But if it refuses to go away, spreads gradually, or forms a ring-like pattern, ...