Extensive <i> Tinea corporis</i> with photosensivity

Abstract

Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection of the keratinized epithelial layer, presenting as erythematous scaling patches with central clearing. Sometimes it can resemble other skin disorders, so its misdiagnosis constitutes a problem of considerable practical importance. We describe a patient who presented with widespread Tinea corporis that morphology and distribution of the lesions mimicked lupus erythematosus and/or photodermatosis.

Keywords

• <i>Dermatophyte
• Tinea corporis
• photosensitivity
• extensive </i>