Molecular structure pattern

Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor Differential Diagnosis

Last updated: 28 April 2026

Differential Diagnosis

  • Common disorders that are non-fluorescent under Wood’s light exam
    • Guttate psoriasis
    • Pityriasis alba
    • Vitiligo
  • Other conditions with similar appearance to tinea versicolor:
    • Erythrasma
    • Mycosis fungoides
    • Pityriasis rosea
    • Seborrheic dermatitis
    • Secondary syphilis
    • Tinea corporis