 | Alzheimer's Disease 8303 Seniors I went to the doctor for some white patches on my arms. My doctor told me I had tinea versicolor, a type of fungus that destroys the melanin in your skin. He prescribed anti-fungal shampoo to clear it up. But is there a way to make sure you dont get it again? Ive read that some people are more prone to getting it. I went to the doctor for some white patches on my arms. My doctor told me I had tinea versicolor, a type of fungus that destroys the melanin in your skin. He prescribed anti-fungal shampoo to clear it up. But is there a way to make sure you dont get it again? Ive read that some people are more prone to getting it. htmASKTHEDOCtineaversicolor Tinea versicolor is sometimes called pityriasis versicolor. Its caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Pityrosporum ovale. This yeast is normally found on skin. But it causes problems when it overgrows. This often happens in warm, humid climates. 1424656 InteliHealth 2012-01-17 t Rebecca Campen, M.D., J.D. 2015-01-17
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