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Tinea corporis bullosa
L Terragni1, M A Marelli, A Oriani
11st Dermatological Clinic, The University, Milano, Italy.
Mycoses
|March 1, 1993
Summary
This study details a rare case of bullous tinea corporis in a 63-year-old woman. Microsporum canis was identified as the cause of the unusual blistering fungal infection.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Tinea corporis, a superficial fungal infection, typically presents with annular lesions.
- Bullous variants of tinea corporis are uncommon, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 63-year-old female presented with classical annular lesions and distinct bullous lesions on her left leg.
- Serous fluid aspiration from a bulla revealed the presence of Microsporum canis.
Findings:
- This is the first reported case associating Microsporum canis with bullous tinea corporis.
- Immunological studies indicated an intense inflammatory response, exceeding that typically seen in standard tinea corporis cases.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for Microsporum canis to cause atypical bullous presentations of tinea corporis.
- Suggests the need for considering fungal etiologies in inflammatory bullous dermatoses.
- Emphasizes the importance of microbiological investigation for unusual dermatological presentations.