Tinea versicolor

TINEA VERSICOLOR IS A COMMON FUNGAL RASH AFFECTING YOUTH
Question: I had this rash a while back that was called tinea versicolor. I treated it and now it is back. Please tell me more about this rash and how to prevent it. Is it contagious?
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Tinea versicolor is a common fungal skin infection characterized by lighter or darker patches on the skin. Patches are most often found on the chest or back and prevent the skin from tanning evenly.
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Tinea versicolor
Definition:
Tinea versicolor is a chronic fungal infection of the skin.
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Tinea versicolor, also called pityriasis versicolor, is a common fungal infection of the skin. The fungus interferes with the normal tanning of the skin. This results in small areas that are lighter than surrounding skin.
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Tinea Versicolor on the Back
Tinea versicolor is an infection caused by a fungus that is common in adolescent and young adult males. Besides the rash, seen here on the back, there may be mild itching.
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miconazole, Monistat, Micatin - Explains the medication miconazole (Monistat, Micatin), a drug used to treat vaginal infections due to Candida albicans and several fungal infections of the skin, including tinea versicolor, ...
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can release chemicals which interfere with the activity of pigment cells in the skin. As a result it can cause changes in the pigmentation or colour of the skin. This condition is known as pityriasis versicolor (also tinea alba or tinea versicolor).
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