Korean J Dermatol.  2000 Aug;38(8):1124-1126.

A Case of Tinea Incognito on the Face due to Trichophyton mentagrophytes

• Kang HY
• Son HC
• Lim YS
• Cho YW
• Han JY

Abstract

Recently, we have encountered an increasing number of patients who have obtained topical steroids to self-treat various dermatosis. Tinea incognito has been used to describe a dermatophyte infection modified by corticosteroid treatment. Lesions are often atypical appearing and the diagnosis can be delayed or missed. We report a case of tinea incognito with ill-defined erythematous patch and nodules on the right upper eyelid and taken intermittently application with corticosteroid ointment over a period of l year. Mycologic studies including KOH mount and fungus culture were positive for hyphae and colonies of Trichophyton mentagrophytes. The lesion was treated with of itraconazole and cured 3 weeks later.

Keyword

Tinea incognito; Trichophyton mentagrophytes; Tinea faciei

MeSH Terms

Arthrodermataceae
Diagnosis
Eyelids
Fungi
Humans
Hyphae
Itraconazole
Skin Diseases
Steroids
Tinea*
Trichophyton*
Itraconazole
Steroids