Conditions that may cause a rash that looks similar to an inverse pityriasis rosea rash include psoriasis, the fungal infections tinea corporis and tinea versicolor, lichen planus, parapsoriasis ...

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

A common skin concern, pityriasis versicolor is occasionally referred to as tinea versicolor. Here’s what you need to know about identifying and treating it. I still remember first noticing the ...

Pityriasis rosea is a common skin condition that causes a set of temporary red, scaly rashes. These mild rashes aren't contagious and usually clear up without medical treatment in 10 weeks or less.