| Literature DB >> 35822141 |
Shahab Babakoohi1, Chad M McCall2.
Abstract
Dermatophytosis incognito can be missed in diagnosis, given its relatively low prevalence as compared with common cases of dermatophytosis and therefore, is likely under-reported. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is also a rare entity with variable clinical manifestations. While successful treatment of dermatophytosis is feasible withmultiple topical and systemic antifungal options, CTCL can present a therapeutic challenge associated with significant emotional distress for the patients. We present a case of tinea incognito initially treated for eczema, later considered biopsy-supported CTCL that was successfully treated with antifungal therapy.Entities:
Keywords: ctcl; dermatophytosis incognito; eczema; mycosis fungiodes; terbinafine
Year: 2022 PMID: 35822141 PMCID: PMC9271217 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.25809
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cureus ISSN: 2168-8184