A Case of Tinea Faciei Caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes with Atypical Presentation.
- Author:
Sae Bo PARK
1
;
Young Wook LEE
;
Eun Ju PARK
;
In Ho KWON
;
Kwang Ho KIM
;
Kwang Joong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Anyang, Korea. dermakkh@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Trichophyton mentagrophytes;
Tinea faciei;
Tinea incognito
- MeSH:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Adult;
Arthrodermataceae;
Clotrimazole;
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact;
Diagnostic Errors;
Female;
Glucocorticoids;
Humans;
Hydrocortisone;
Naphthalenes;
Rosacea;
Skin;
Tinea;
Trichophyton
- From:Korean Journal of Medical Mycology
2010;15(4):170-174
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Tinea faciei is a dermatophyte infection of the glabrous part of facial skin most commonly caused by the Trichophyton species. Tinea faciale has been classified as part of tinea corporis but recently for its unique features, it is being considered a separate disease entity. Tinea faciale is a relatively rare dermatophytosis and is characterized by clinical polymorphism, which leads to frequent misdiagnosis and mistreatment with corticosteroids. Long term treatment with glucocorticoids can subsequently lead to tinea incognito. Herein we describe an unusual case of tinea faciei caused by T. mentagrophytes in a 40-year-old women with erythematous facial eruptions, initially misdiagnosed as allergic contact dermatitis and rosacea. By using mycological and histological examinations, dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes was confirmed. Oral terbinafine was administered together with topical clotrimazole and hydrocortisone for 4 weeks.
