How do you get tinea versicolor in the first place?    • Q: How
do you get tinea versicolor in the first place?   • A: Tinea
versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) is a common fungal infection
that affects the skin. The infection causes small discolored
patches of skin due to the fungus affecting the normal
pigmentation of the skin. The patches can be tan, brown, pink or
white in color. The patches are usually flat, do not have
texture and can sometimes flake. Sometimes the rash is itchy.
Patches are generally located on oily areas of the skin such as
the upper chest, back and upper arms. It can also be seen on the
upper thighs, neck or face. The condition is more common in
young adults and teens. Exposure to the sun can make the
appearance of tinea versicolor more apparent because the patches
do not tan evenly. Tinea versicolor is caused by an overgrowth
of fungus that can normally be present on the surface of the
skin and all around us. The following is a list of triggers that
can result in the overgrowth of th