Pityriasis (Tinea) versicolor in a three month old infant: a case report.

Abstract

Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a superficial fungal disease caused by Malassezia species, typically affecting adolescents and young adults and rarely reported in children and neonates. We describe a three‑month‑old infant presenting with hypopigmented macules on the face, trunk and scalp. Wood’s light examination showed dull white areas and yellow‑green fluorescence consistent with active PV. This case, together with available literature, highlights that infantile  and neonatal PV - though uncommon - may be frequently underestimated and the apparently unusual location on the scalp should always be considered.