Four Cases with Tinea Incognito

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Tinea incognito is a dermatophytic infection with atypical clinical presentation because of the mistreatment with topical immunosuppressant agents. It has various clinical presentations and may mimic other dermatoses causing treatment delay. Here, four tinea incognito cases were presented. All four patients had atypical skin lesions unresponsive to topical steroids and positive direct microscopic examination for fungi. In all cases following antifungal treatment, total cure was established. In conclusion, in atypical skin lesions unresponsive to immunosuppressant treatments, tinea incognito should be suggested. Performing direct microscopic examination for erythematous scaly skin lesions before starting topical steroids will reduce tinea incognito development.

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Tinea , topical treatment , steroid

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