A tinea incognito case report

Abstract

The term “Tinea incognito” (TI) is used for dermatophytosis which alters typical superficial mycosis clinic and causes a difficulty in diagnosis as a result of topical or systemic corticosteroid use (1,2). Tinea incognito cases mostly develop due to iatrogenic reasons. Generally, physicians who prescribe drugs with cortisol are general practitioners or family practitioners (1). It can sometimes develop as a result of steroids patients obtain without consulting a physician and sometimes after steroid use with a misdiagnosis although the patient refers to dermatology. This paper presents a Tinea incognito case which started on the face and spread to one side of the neck and shoulder.