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Tinea corporis bullosa anularis
S Veraldi1, G Scarabelli, A Oriani
1Institute of Dermatological Sciences, University of Milan, IRCCS, Italy.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 1, 1996
Summary
A rare case of annular bullous tinea corporis, a fungal infection, was observed in a young woman. Mycological culture confirmed Microsporum canis as the causative agent, presenting unique skin lesions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection of the skin.
- Bullous tinea corporis is an uncommon presentation, often associated with specific dermatophytes.
- Annular lesions are characteristic of many tinea infections, but bullous variants require specific identification.
Observation:
- A 27-year-old woman presented with numerous erythematous, scaling lesions with bullous and annular borders.
- The lesions were exclusively localized to the forearms and legs.
- This specific presentation is termed tinea corporis bullosa anularis.
Findings:
- Mycological culture of skin scrapings was performed.
- The culture yielded a positive result for Microsporum canis.
- Microsporum canis is a common zoophilic dermatophyte, often associated with animal-to-human transmission.
Implications:
- This case highlights the diverse clinical presentations of tinea corporis.
- Accurate mycological diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of bullous fungal infections.
- Understanding the causative agent, Microsporum canis, aids in identifying potential sources of infection and preventing recurrence.