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Tinea Versicolor
(Pityriasis Versicolor)
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 caused by Pityrosporon orbiculare. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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Pityriasis amiantacea, Tinea apicimaculella, Tinea circinata, Furfur, Tinea, Tinea manuum, Tinea trinotella, Tinea versicolor, Monopis icterogastra, M. rubra
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