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Tinea corporis incognito due to Microsporum Gypseum : Report of eight cases in children
Author(s) -
Starace Michela,
Carpanese Miriam Anna,
Alessandrini Aurora,
Piraccini Bianca Maria,
Patrizi Annalisa,
Neri Iria
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.14573
Subject(s) - microsporum gypseum , tinea capitis , medicine , dermatology , microsporum , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , trichophyton , antifungal
Microsporum gypseum is a geophilic saprophyte for which soil is the natural habitat. Tinea corporis caused by Microsporum gypseum is rare and usually occurs after direct contact with the soil or healthy carrier animals. We present a case series of eight children with tinea corporis caused by M gypseum , with unusual clinic presentations mimicking dermatitis.