The Journal of investigative dermatology
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J. Invest. Dermatol. · Jun 1979
Experimental tinea versicolor in rabbits and humans with Pityrosporum orbiculare.
The purpose of this investigation was to produce experimental tinea versicolor in rabbits and humans with Pityrosporum orbiculare. Inoculation with P. orbiculare under plastic occlusion on the glabrous follicle-rich inside of the rabbit ear resulted in a tinea versicolor-like lesion after 1 week in 3 of 4 animals. ⋯ It was not possible to produce experimental infections without occlusion. Spontaneous healing usually occurred.