Title of article :
Tinea incognito simulating dermatitis herpetiformis: An unusual case report
Author/Authors :
Jowkar, Farideh Molecular Dermatology Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Department of Dermatology - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Saki, Nasrin Molecular Dermatology Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Department of Dermatology - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Derayesh, Mohmmad Molecular Dermatology Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Department of Dermatology - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Sari Aslani, Fatemeh Molecular Dermatology Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Department of Pathology - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Tinea incognito is a dermatophyte infection of the skin with an atypical presentation attributed to inappropriate treatment with immunosuppressive medications. In this report, we have presented the case of a middle-aged lady with tinea incognito
that mimicked dermatitis herpetiformis. She had good response
to antifungal treatments.
Keywords :
tinea incognito , dermatitis herpetiformis , dermatophytes
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Dermatology
