Tinea incognitaB35.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Clinically asymptomatic dermatomycosis (see below tinea). Probably tinea incognito is the most frequent clinical manifestation of tinea corporis.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Discrete, mostly skin-coloured skin changes, peripherally marked by tender scales. The sharply marked border typical of tinea corporis is missing. The recurrent itching is usually treated with a glucocorticoid externum. Frequently incidental findings.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

S.u. Tinea.

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

The question of pre-treatment, especially after a glucocorticoid externum, is often negated by many patients.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer