A Case of Tinea Nigra.
- Author:
Kyoung Jin KIM
1
;
Hae Woong LEE
;
Mi Woo LEE
;
Jee Ho CHOI
;
Kee Chan MOON
;
Jai Kyoung KOH
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Tinea nigra
- MeSH: Adult; Asia; Fingers; Foot; Fungi; Hand; Humans; Korea; Lentigo; Tinea*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology 2004;42(2):181-183
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Tinea nigra is a superficial mold infection, by Phaeoannellomyces werneckii, rarely seen in Asia including Korea. Since the lesion can easily mimic a melanocytic lesion, it is important to recognize the infection before recommending unnecessary aggressive surgical procedures. We herein describe a case of tinea nigra presenting on the finger of a 41-year-old Caucasian man. Initially we diagnosed him as having lentigo, but fungal elements were detected by histopathologic examination. We recommend the routine KOH examination for the all pigmented lesion on the hands and feet.
