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I have tinea versicolor, and i don't know what caused it. i lived in a behavior center since 15 i'm 20 now. recently i looked at the shower head and there was green mold on it. could that be it??

Q: i have tinea versicolor, and i don't know what caused it. i lived in a behavior center since 15 i'm 20 now. recently i looked at the shower head and there was green mold on it. could that be it??

: Tinea Versicolor is caused by a yeast called Malassezia globosa or furfur. You picked up the yeast at some point from a natural exposure. It is not considered contagious as a rule and responds to medications.

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Tinea Versicolor is caused by a yeast called Malassezia globosa or furfur. You picked up the yeast at some point from a natural exposure. It is not considered contagious as a rule and responds to medications.

Answered 7/16/2023

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A member asked:

I have tinea versicolor, and i don't know what caused it. i lived in a behavior center since 15 i'm 20 now. recently i looked at the shower head and there was green mold on it. could that be it??

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