DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Human genes for pityriasis versicolor

Pityriasis versicolor [DOID:9060]

A superficial mycosis that is a chronic, superficial fungal infection of the skin caused by Malassezia furfur, which is characterized by well-demarcated white, pink, fawn, or brownish lesions, often coalescing, and covered with thin furfuraceous scales.

Synonyms:  pityriasis versicolor,  DOID:9060,  pityriasis versicolors,  Infection by Pityrosporum furfur,  Infection by Pityrosporum furfurs