Tinea granulomatosa de Majocchi

Tinea Corporis Gladiatorum Presenting as a Majocchi Granuloma

Background. Wrestlers are at increased risk of developing cutaneous infections, including fungal infections caused by dermatophytes. Erythematous lesions due to tinea infections can be mistakenly diagnosed as an inflammatory dermatitis and incorrectly treated with potent topical corticosteroid treatments which cause localized skin immunosuppression. This can eventuate in a Majocchi granuloma wh...

Dermatite intersticial granulomatosa como apresentação de tireoidite autoimune

A 54-year-old female presented with recurrent, widespread, erythematous, painful plaques, over a 3-month period. Skin biopsy was compatible with interstitial granulomatous dermatitis. Additional investigation revealed hypothyroidism and positive anti-thyroid antibodies. Normalization of thyroid function and high-potency topical corticosteroids provided only transitory improvement of the dermato...

Tinea corporis and tinea capitis.

Cheilitis Granulomatosa – A Rare Case Report

Cheilitis granulomatosa (CG) is a disorder affecting the orofacial region with a clinical picture of diffuse, firm, nontender swelling of the one or both the lips that may or may not occur in conjunction with gingival enlargement. As the etiology remains unknown, the treatment of CG remains challenging. Delay in diagnosis or treating CG leads to permanent induration of the lip that compromises ...

[Tinea capitis].

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