dermatologic disorders
Tinea Versicolor
Key Points
Although tinea versicolor can occur in patients who are immunosuppressed, most affected patients are healthy. The disorder is frequently diagnosed in the summer because hypopigmented lesions become more obvious against tanned skin. Try to confirm the diagnosis by finding hyphae and budding cells on potassium hydroxide wet mount of fine scale scrapings. Treat with topical or oral antifungals. 