a doctor or dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis.
White Spots on the Skin After Sun Exposure: What Could Cause Them?
The skin naturally hosts a variety of microorganisms that make up what is known as the skin microbiome. Among them are yeasts of the Malassezia genus, which can sometimes multiply excessively under certain conditions.
One condition associated with this overgrowth is pityriasis versicolor, also known as tinea versicolor. It can appear as small patches that are lighter, pinkish, or brownish than the surrounding skin. They often occur on the torso,
