Tinea versicolor in a premature infant

Pediatr Dermatol. 2023 May-Jun;40(3):578-579. doi: 10.1111/pde.15247. Epub 2023 Jan 19.

Abstract

Tinea versicolor (TV) is a fungal skin infection that classically affects adolescents and young adults. Occasionally, it may be seen on the face of infants. We report an unusual case of widespread cutaneous TV in a premature infant.

Keywords: infection-fungal; pityriasis versicolor; tinea versicolor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Adolescent
  • Dermatomycoses*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Skin
  • Tinea Versicolor* / diagnosis
  • Tinea Versicolor* / drug therapy
  • Young Adult