Tinea corporis by Nannizia gypsea: delayed diagnosis due to unusual presentation

Fungal infections by dermatophytes can present with unusual clinical manifestations, which can cause diagnostic difficulties. The authors present the case of a patient with cutaneous infection by Nanizzia gypsea, initially treated erroneously with topical corticosteroids due to a wrong diagnosis. It...

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Published in:Anais brasileiros de dermatología 2021-01, Vol.96 (1), p.91-93
Main Authors: Soares, Juliana de Jesus, Sousa, Nathalie Andrade, Azulay-Abulafia, Luna, Costa, Rosane Orofino
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antifungal
Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use
Corticosteroids
Delayed Diagnosis
DERMATOLOGY
Fungus
Humans
Tinea - diagnosis
Tinea - drug therapy
Tinea corporis
Tropical/Infectoparasitary Dermatology
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Summary:Fungal infections by dermatophytes can present with unusual clinical manifestations, which can cause diagnostic difficulties. The authors present the case of a patient with cutaneous infection by Nanizzia gypsea, initially treated erroneously with topical corticosteroids due to a wrong diagnosis. It was cured after antifungal treatment.
ISSN:0365-0596
1806-4841
1806-4841
DOI:10.1016/j.abd.2020.05.012