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Preferred term

Tinea Versicolor  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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 mostly caused by MALASSEZIA FURFUR (formerly Pityrosporum orbiculare).

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Malassezia furfur Infection
  • Pityriasis Versicolor
  • Pityrosporum orbiculare Infection

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TW60D7JW-K

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