Tinea incognito is a localized skin infection caused by fungus, just like tinea corporis (ringworm) and tinea capitis (scalp ringworm). It is a skin infectious process that looks very different from other fungal infections, both the shape and the degree of involvement.

Tinea incognito (TI) is a dermatophyte infection with atypical features due to treatment with a topical immunosuppressive agent or systemic steroids. The primary cause of TI is the use of a topical corticosteroid, which is prescribed by a medical professional for a pre-existing disorder or suggested for the treatment of a missed mycoses ...

Tinea incognito is the name given to a fungal skin infection when the clinical appearance has been altered by inappropriate treatment, usually a topical steroid cream. It is also known as steroid-modified tinea. The result is that the original infection slowly extends and …

Tinea incognita, also spelled tinea incognito, is a fungal infection of the skin that generally looks odd for a typical tinea infection. [1] [2] [a] The border of the skin lesion is usually blurred and it appears to have florid growth. [1] It generally occurs following the application of a steroid cream to what at first is thought to be eczema. [1]

Aug 14, 2023 · Tinea incognito is a cutaneous dermatophyte infection, the appearance of which has been altered by the chronic use of topical or systemic immunosuppressive agents.

Tinea incognito also known as steroid-modified tinea or “tinea incognita”, is the name given to a fungal skin infection when the clinical appearance has been altered by inappropriate treatment, usually a topical steroid cream. The result is that the original infection slowly extends.

Tinea incognito (TI), or incognita, are superficial fungal dermatophyte infections that are changed in shape, most frequently because of topical, systemic steroids use and other immunosuppressants. There are different clinical presentations ...

Tinea incognito is a dermatophyte infection exacerbated after inadequate administration of topical or systemic glucocorticoids. A 57-year-old man presented to the Department of Dermatology due to skin lesions persisting for one month.

May 31, 2024 · This review aims to raise awareness of tinea incognito among health practitioners, provide tips for detecting the disorder, include it in the differentials, and evaluate the available diagnostic procedures.

Tinea incognito usually resembles neurodermatitis, atopic dermatitis, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, lupus erythematosus, or contact dermatitis, and the diagnosis is frequently missed or delayed. Tinea corporis is clinically defined as patches of scaly erythema with a …