Tinea incognito: Clinical perspectives of a new imitator
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Tinea incognito
Introduction: Tinea incognito is a localized skin infection caused by a fungus. Due to the use of corticosteroids, the shape and severity of the lesion are different from the usual skin manifestations by dermatophytes. Background and Aim: A 39-year-old female with history of erythematous, scaly skin lesions on her hands, buttock, inguinal and both legs for 7 months referred to clinician, who p...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Dermatology Reports
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2036-7406,2036-7392
DOI: 10.4081/dr.2020.8323