Folliculocentric tinea versicolor

Dermatol Online J. 2017 Feb 15;23(2):13030/qt5kj574bd.

Abstract

Tinea versicolor (TV) is typically an asymptomatic fungal infection of the stratum corneum owing to Malassezia overgrowth. It presents as hypo or hyperpigmented macules with fine scale that coalesce into patches on the trunk, neck, and/or arms. Presented in this report is a 34-year-old man with an interesting case of folliculocentric tinea versicolor manifesting as perifollicular hypopigmented macules on the lower back.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Hair Follicle*
  • Humans
  • Hypopigmentation / diagnosis*
  • Hypopigmentation / etiology
  • Hypopigmentation / pathology
  • Male
  • Tinea Versicolor / complications
  • Tinea Versicolor / diagnosis*
  • Tinea Versicolor / pathology