Dr. Dwayne Montie, a Water’s Edge dermatologist, talks about tinea versicolor fungal infections. Dr. Montie discusses how the tinea versicolor fungus spreads and common places where people come in contact with the fungus. Tinea versicolor is caused by the malassezia furfur fungus, which causes hypopigmentation of the skin. Dr. Montie covers treatment options and how to prevent the spread of tinea versicolor.
