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Review on Tinea Incognita

  • Fungal Infections of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (A Bonifaz, Section Editor)
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Abstract

Tinea incognito is a superficial dermatophytosis that clinically has been modified by misuse and misadministration of corticosteroids, topical or systemic, and less frequently by immunomodulators such as pimecrolimus, either by auto-medication or prescription. As a consequence, the dermatophytosis has an atypical clinical presentation, without the classic signs that orient us to a prompt diagnosis. In these cases, the mycosis may clinically mimic other skin diseases, or may superimpose on a previous dermatosis, usually an inflammatory one. The diagnosis and treatment are the same as for any other dermatophytosis, as well as the etiological agent, so here the most important element is clinical suspicion that will allow adequate and prompt treatment.

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  1. Dermatology Service Social Security General Hospital – IGSS, Guatemala City, Guatemala

    Patricia Chang

  2. Mycology Section, Department of Dermatology, “Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez” General Hospital, Av. Calzada de Tlalpan 4800, Tlalpan, Sección XVI, 14080, Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico

    Gabriela Moreno-Coutiño

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Chang, P., Moreno-Coutiño, G. Review on Tinea Incognita. Curr Fungal Infect Rep 10, 126–131 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12281-016-0262-5

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