Research Topic: superficial mycosis

Systematic Review of Tinea Nigra: A Clinical Approach

Tinea nigra is a rare fungal skin infection that causes dark spots, usually on the palms, and is most common in tropical regions. It primarily affects younger people and women. The infection is easily diagnosed using microscopic examination and treated successfully with topical antifungal creams like ketoconazole or Whitfield’s ointment, typically clearing within 4 weeks.

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A Case of Superficial Mycoses in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

A 52-year-old woman with lupus developed severe fungal skin infections that were initially mistaken for worsening lupus symptoms. Her condition improved after 6 months of treatment with two antifungal medications (terbinafine and itraconazole). This case reminds doctors that patients taking immunosuppressive medications for lupus are at high risk for fungal infections, which can be misdiagnosed as lupus flares.

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