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Dermatophytosis on the eyelid caused by Microsporum gypseum
Author(s) -
Machado Alexandre Paulo,
Hirata Sérgio Henrique,
Ogawa Marília Marufugi,
TomimoriYamashita Jane,
Fischman Olga
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
mycoses
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.13
H-Index - 69
eISSN - 1439-0507
pISSN - 0933-7407
DOI - 10.1111/j.1439-0507.2004.01053.x
Subject(s) - microsporum gypseum , itraconazole , dermatology , psoriasis , medicine , eyelid , lesion , pathology , antifungal , surgery , trichophyton
Summary We report a case of tinea on the eyelid in a woman with psoriasis. Due to the history of psoriasis and clinical aspect of the lesion the diagnosis of psoriasis was suggested in the first place; however, laboratory examination revealed Microsporum gypseum . The patient was treated with oral itraconazole resulting in clinical and mycological cure. We emphasize the uncommon location of tinea caused by M. gypseum and the importance of searching for fungal infection on scaly lesions.