Tinea incognita
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| Tinea incognita | |
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| Other names | Tinea atypia[1] |
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| Tinea incognita in the forearm of a child being treated for contact dermatitis | |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Tinea incognita, also spelled tinea incognito, is a fungal infection of the skin that generally looks odd for a typical tinea infection.[1][2][a] The border of the skin lesion is usually blurred and it appears to have florid growth.[1]
It generally occurs following the application of a
Cause
The use of a topical steroid is the most common cause. Frequently, a combination topical steroid and antifungal cream is prescribed by a physician. These combinations include
Diagnosis
Clinical suspicion arises especially if the eruption is on the
Treatment
The removal of the offending topical steroid or immunosuppressive agent and treatment with a topical antifungal is often adequate. If the tinea incognita is extensive or involves hair bearing areas, treatment with a systemic antifungal may be indicated.[citation needed]
Notes
References
- ^ ISBN 978-93-86261-83-0.
- ISBN 978-0-323-54753-6.
- ^ a b "What is tinea incognita?". DermNet NZ.
- PMID 28400650.
- ^ Habif, T. P. (1995) Clinical Dermatology. Mosby, 3rd ed.; pp. 41-42.