Tinea versicolor and vitiligo are two different diseases. Vitiligo is an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of depigmented skin. Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that causes the affected skin to change color and become either lighter or darker than surrounding skin. To accurately diagnose your disease you must visit a dermatologist.
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"An-an" (white spots) is the Tagalog name for tinea versicolor.
Tinea versicolor is not related to diet.
Tinea is also called ringworm. They are a group of fungal infections of the skin (dermatophytes)(skin flowers). The names of the pathogen are many but the most common or familiar are: Epidermophyton floccosum or Microsporum spp or Trichophyton spp.
Tinea versicolor
The English term for "an an" in Tagalog is "crib" or "cribbage."
White spots on the neck and shoulders can be a skin condition. This may need to be checked by a doctor if this does not go away on its own.
This can be a benign common fungal infection called Tinea versicolor. Most cases of tinea versicolor occur in healthy individuals with no immunologic deficiencies. Nevertheless, several factors predispose some people to develop this condition. These factors include genetic predisposition; warm, humid environments; immunosuppression; malnutrition; application of oily preparations.
Some fungi, like toadstools, are very poisonous.Infections like ringworm or tinea pedis (a common cause of athlete's foot), Tinea versicolor, and other more serious infections.
White spots on the skin can be caused by various factors such as fungal infections, vitiligo (a condition where the skin loses pigmentation), or skin conditions like pityriasis alba or tinea versicolor. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
AN - AN means a white spot. its a kind of skin disorder
Tinea versicolor is a common cause of white patches on the abdomen, but you must see your health care provider for accurate diagnosis.
dry, red patches on the skin. tinea versicolor will look like this and itch especially at night. sulfur soap is good for fighting this.