Microscopic examination of pustules usually shows budding yeast forms and spores, rather than the hyphae seen in tinea versicolor. Biopsy is rarely performed, but would show dilated follicular ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Tinea versicolor is a common skin infection caused by a fungus called Malassezia.

The cat mainly stays in the patient's room. He denies any outside activities. Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection involving the body and face, with the exclusion of the beard area in men.

In a new study published in The Plant Journal, Cox and his team describe how they have developed ExPOSE (Expansion Microscopy in Plant Protoplast Systems), a technique that brings expansion ...

Surgical treatments are being developed but are not yet common practice. Pityriasis versicolor, or tinea versicolor, is a common condition, due to a yeast infection, that causes lighter or darker ...

Skin discoloration refers to any change in your natural skin tone. Common causes include birthmarks, infection, and skin pigmentation disorders. Some birthmarks, such as dermal melanocytosis ...

A supplement contextualizes key advances in light microscopy over 400 years, while the Tara expedition sets sail to explore oceanic ecosystems at the microscopic level. Microscopes were also in ...

These are the best microscopes for students and young scientists, offering professional functionality without breaking the bank. Our guide to the best microscopes for students includes a range of ...

Sometimes, ringworm develops on the scalp. This is called tinea capitis. Symptoms of a fungal infection on the scalp include: severe itching patches of hair loss scalp boils severe dandruff Scalp ...

Progress in the field of electrochemistry requires a detailed microscopic understanding of these complex solid–liquid interfaces, making this a captivating field for in situ surface-sensitive ...