Abstract:Dermatophytes are fungi capable of invading keratinized tissues. Isolation of the
fungus with the culture is essential to guide the treatment, because there are
more resistant species like Microsporum canis. The chronic use
of corticosteroids leads to the deregulation of immunity, promoting atypical
manifestations of infections. Topical antifungal therapy is often insufficient,
requiring systemic medications. We describe the case of a patient undergoing
systemic corticosteroid therapy with a large figurate les… Show more
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