Tinea incognito: an update on Majocchi granuloma

Dermatol Clin. 1996 Jan;14(1):51-55. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8635(05)70324-7.

Abstract

Majocchi granuloma was described naturally in situations of occlusion and later from superficial trauma such as shaving. More recently, the disease has occurred in the immunocompromised patient. Iatrogenic disease (tinea incognito) is a new and more subtle form.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dermatomycoses / etiology
  • Dermatomycoses / pathology*
  • Dermatomycoses / physiopathology
  • Dermatomycoses / therapy
  • Female
  • Granuloma / etiology
  • Granuloma / pathology*
  • Granuloma / physiopathology
  • Granuloma / therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host*
  • Prognosis
  • Steroids / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Steroids