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Tinea Corporis Bullosa Due to Trichophyton schoenleinii: Case Report

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We report the first case of tinea corporis bullosa due to Trichophyton schoenleinii in a 41-year-old Romanian woman, without any involvement of the scalp and hair. The species identification was performed using macroscopic and microscopic features of the dermatophyte and its physiological abilities. Epidemiological aspects of the case are also discussed. The general treatment with terbinafine and topical applications of ciclopiroxolamine cream have led to complete healing, with the lesions disappearing in 2 weeks.

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This work was supported by the Ministry of Education and Research from Romania—CNCSIS-UEFISCDI, project number PN II-RU 159/2010.

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  1. Department of Mycology and Mycotoxicology, Ion Ionescu de la Brad University, 8 Aleea Sadoveanu, P4, 1st floor, 700489, Iaşi, Romania

    Mihai Mareş

  2. Department of Pharmacology, Ion Ionescu de la Brad University, 8 Aleea Sadoveanu, P4, 1st floor, 700489, Iaşi, Romania

    Valentin Năstasă

  3. Romanian Society of Medical Mycology and Mycotoxicology, 10 Stefan cel Mare şi Sfânt Avenue, 700063, Iaşi, Romania

    Ingrid Cezara Apetrei

  4. Dermatology Outpatient Department, “Nicolina” Medical Center, 1 Hatman Şendrea Street, 2nd floor, 700613, Iaşi, Romania

    Gabriela Cristina Suditu

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Mareş, M., Năstasă, V., Apetrei, I.C. et al. Tinea Corporis Bullosa Due to Trichophyton schoenleinii: Case Report. Mycopathologia 174, 319–322 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11046-012-9553-8

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