Tinea versicolor (also pityriasis versicolor) is a condition characterized by a skin eruption on the trunk and proximal extremities. The majority of tinea versicolor is caused by the fungus Malassezia globosa, although Malassezia furfur is responsible for a small number of cases. These yeasts are normally found on the human skin and become troublesome only under certain circumstances, such as a warm and humid environment, although the exact conditions that cause initiation of the disease process are poorly understood.The condition pityriasis versicolor was first identified in 1846. Versicolor comes from the Latin versāre to turn + color. It is also commonly referred to as Peter Elams disease in many parts of South Asia. Signs and symptoms
The symptoms of this condition include:

Occasional fine scaling of the skin producing a very superficial ash-like scale
Pale, dark tan, or pink in color, with a reddish undertone that can darken when the patient is overheated, such as in a hot shower or during/after exercise. Tanning typically makes the affected areas contrast more starkly with the surrounding skin. Sharp borderPityriasis versicolor is more common in hot, humid climates or in those who sweat heavily, so it may recur each summer.The yeasts can often be seen under the microscope within the lesions and typically have a so-called "spaghetti and meatball appearance" as the round yeasts produce filaments. In people with dark skin tones, pigmentary changes such as hypopigmentation (loss of color) are common, while in those with lighter skin color, hyperpigmentation (increase in skin color) is more common.
Halog may refer to:

Halog (city), the capital of the former Princely State of Dhami in India
a tradename for Halcinonide
Two islands in the Quiniluban Group in Palawan Province, Philippines

See also
Halogen (disambiguation)