Tinea Versicolor

Overview
It may be a surprise to know that we all have yeast on our skin. However, when this yeast grows out of control, it can develop into a skin disease known as tinea versicolor. Although tinea versicolor is not contagious or harmful to the body, many people are concerned by its appearance and the changes it can make to the skin.
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What is tinea versicolor?
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What causes tinea versicolor?
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What treatments are effective for tinea versicolor?
“There are new treatment regimens that lead to complete improvement in tinea versicolor, but it is important to treat it early before it gets out of control.”
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