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Erschienen in: Current Fungal Infection Reports 3/2016

05.07.2016 | Fungal Infections of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (A Bonifaz, Section Editor)

Review on Tinea Incognita

verfasst von: Patricia Chang, Gabriela Moreno-Coutiño

Erschienen in: Current Fungal Infection Reports | Ausgabe 3/2016

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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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Metadaten
Titel
Review on Tinea Incognita
verfasst von
Patricia Chang
Gabriela Moreno-Coutiño
Publikationsdatum
05.07.2016
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Fungal Infection Reports / Ausgabe 3/2016
Print ISSN: 1936-3761
Elektronische ISSN: 1936-377X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12281-016-0262-5

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