Fungal Skin Infections

Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that causes small patches of discolored spots on your skin. It's also called pityriasis versicolor. It results from a type of yeast that naturally lives on your skin. When the yeast grows out of control, the skin disease, which appears as a rash, is the result. The term versicolor refers to frequently changing the color of involved skin. The most common areas affected are the shoulders, back, and chest and usually doesn't produce symptoms.