Abstract
Background: Dermatophytes can mimic or possibly trigger mycosis fungoides (MF). Objectives: To present the case of a 55-year-old male referred for MF refractory to therapy who instead had extensive tinea pseudoimbricata (concentric, annular lesions secondary to Trichophyton rubrum). Methods: Case report with biopsy and cultures. Results: Oral antifungal therapy dramatically improved his lesions, and only a few MF lesions persisted after treatment. Conclusions: Concurrent tinea may confound the treatment and diagnosis of MF.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 52-56 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Dermatology