A female patient comes into the clinic concerned that while on a recent vacation she noticed several small patches of skin that "just won't tan." The nurse realizes that this patient might be experiencing which of the following?

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The symptoms described by the patient are consistent with tinea versicolor, which can cause patches of skin that appear lighter or darker than the surrounding skin and do not tan properly. Tinea capitis, corporis, and cruris are types of fungal infections that typically present with different symptoms.

A Female Patient Comes into the Clinic Concerned That While