Pityriasis versicolor

MONDO:0005915

A yeast infection usually manifested as a superficial skin infection. It may also present as a systemic infection in patients who are receiving total parenteral nutrition.

Also known as: Malassezia furfur infection, infections, Malassezia furfur, tinea flava, tinea versicolor

7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 4 tagged with Pityriasis versicolor itself.

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Where it sits in the disease tree

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↑ Tinea infection (116) ↑ Superficial mycosis (88) ↑ Exanthem (28)

Including sub-types (7) Tagged with Pityriasis versicolor (4)

Trials to join now! 1 Not yet recruiting 3

Could a leaf cream beat 'Shifting Clouds' skin spots?

Disease control Recruiting now

This early study tests a cream made from cassia alata, a plant, on 20 adults with tinea versicolor (light or dark patches on skin). Participants apply the cream to one area and leave another area untreated for comparison. Researchers check if the treated skin clears up better and…

Phase 1 • Sponsor: The University of The West Indies • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC

Pityriasis versicolor

Where it sits in the disease tree

Could a leaf cream beat 'Shifting Clouds' skin spots?