Tinea Incognito

Tinea Incognito

Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection involving the body and face, with the exclusion of the beard area in men. The episodes may last for weeks to months and occurs in all age groups. It is more common in tropical or subtropical climates. Tinea incognito occurs if a topical glucocorticoid has been applied and the clinical appearance of the initial tinea lesion is altered, becoming less scaly, more extensive, pustular, pruritic, and painful (Berger, 2007; Committee on Infectious Diseases, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2006; Uphold & Graham, 2003; Wolff, Johnson, & Suurmond, 2005).