Tinea versicolor in a 69-year-old man: an uncommon finding
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Tinea versicolor most commonly affects adolescents and young adults. The occurrence in an elderly individual is considered rare. We herewith report a case of tinea versicolor that occurred on the arms, neck, and chest of a 69-yearold man.
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