Sycosiform tinea barbae caused by Trichophyton rubrum

Tinea barbae is an uncommon superficial dermatophyte infection of the beard and moustache areas. It was more frequently observed in the past, before single-use razors became available. In most cases, the zoophilic ectothrix Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Trichophyton verrucosum are responsible for...

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Published in:Dermatology online journal 2008-11, Vol.14 (11), p.10-10
Main Authors: Xavier, Marcus Henrique, Torturella, Daniel M, Rehfeldt, Fernanda Valente, Alvariño, Cristina Rodrigues, Gaspar, Neide Neide, Rochael, Mayra C, Cunha, Flávia de Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use
Diagnostic Errors
Facial Dermatoses - diagnosis
Facial Dermatoses - drug therapy
Facial Dermatoses - microbiology
Facial Injuries - complications
Facial Injuries - microbiology
Folliculitis - diagnosis
Griseofulvin - therapeutic use
Humans
Male
Tinea - diagnosis
Tinea - drug therapy
Tinea - microbiology
Trichophyton - isolation & purification
Wound Infection - microbiology
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Summary:Tinea barbae is an uncommon superficial dermatophyte infection of the beard and moustache areas. It was more frequently observed in the past, before single-use razors became available. In most cases, the zoophilic ectothrix Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Trichophyton verrucosum are responsible for this type of infection. Its clinical presentation is variable; it can mimic many other skin disorders such as sycosis, iododerma, contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, and actinomycosis. We report a case of tinea barbae caused by an uncommon agent Trichophyton rubrum, misdiagnosed as sycosis, and review the approach and management of the disease.
ISSN:1087-2108