Synonym for tinea versicolor ... A common chronic, noninflammatory and usually symptomless disorder, characterised by the occurrence of multiple macular patches of all sizes and shapes, and varying in pigmentation from fawn-coloured to brown. It is seen most frequently in hot, humid, tropical regions, and is caused by pityrosporon orbiculare. ... (...
(pit″ĭ-ri´ә-sis vur″sĭ-ko´lor) tinea versicolor.
Type: Term Synonyms: tinea versicolor