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Tinea incognita

Tinea incognita is a fungal infection in which topical or systemic steroids as well as topical application of calcineurin inhibitors, have modified the clinical appearance of the mycosis and mimicking other skin diseases. Clinical entity could be presented in various clinical forms ranging from lupus erythematosus discoid-like, eczema-like, rosacea-like, impetigoJike dermatitis, but it can resembled psoriasis, purpura, seb¬orrhoeic dermatitis and lichen planus. Physical examination usually revealed plaques with erythema and papules on the treated area, along with pruritus. The diagnosis is confirmed by direct microscopic examination of the skin scrapings with 10o/o potassium hydroxide preparation includ¬ing culture, Complete clinical resolutions is observed with oral and topical antimycotic treatment. Tinea incognita is not a rare clinical entity. Atypical erythematous plaques should be investigated in terms of presence of fungi and trea¬ted accordingly to establish total clinical and mycological cure.

Tinea incognita; diagnosis; therapy

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