Background Tinea corporis is a common fungal infection that mimics many other annular
lesions. Physicians must familiarize themselves with this condition and its treatment …

Background: Tinea incognito is a dermatophytic infection with a clinical presentation that is
modified due to previous treatment with topical or systemic steroids, as well as topical …

Tinea incognito (TI) is a dermatophytic infection which has lost its typical clinical appearance
because of improper use of steroids or calcineurin inhibitors. The incidence of TI is …

While typically exhibiting characteristic features, fungal infections can sometimes present in
an unusual context, having improbable localization (eyelid, face, or joint); mimicking other …

Microsporum gypseum complex is a group of geophillic dermatophytes with a worldwide
distribution and is a rare cause of dermatomycoses in humans. The infection most commonly …

The authors would like to thank the patients who agreed to be photographed for educational
purposes. The author, faculty, staff, and planners, including spouses/partners (if any), in any …

Background Topical antifungal treatment is indicated in tinea of glabrous skin, except in
cases of extensive, multiple or recurrent lesions, or immunocompromised patients. However …

Misidentifying with Microsporum gypseum has for a long time been accounted for less
prevalence of the geophilic species, Microsporum fulvum in human dermatophytosis. We …

Tinea incognito is a dermatophyte infection with atypical features, due to the use of topical or
systemic steroids or other immunosuppressive medications. Delayed diagnosis, spread of …

Methods We reviewed medical records for patients younger than 18 years who had been
seen at the Faculty Group Practice of the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology …