EVALUATING THE DERMOSCOPIC FEATURES AND CLINICAL FINDINGS OF TI AFFECTING THE FACE AND TOPICAL STEROID DAMAGED FACE

Abstract

Background: Dermatophytosis is highly prevalent in India owing to resistant and recalcitrant infection. TI (tinea incognito) is a modified form of dermatophytosis resulting from inadvertent TS (topical steroid) use. Similarly, TSDF (topical steroid-damaged face) is also caused by prolonged topical steroid use. Differentiation of TSDF and TI is difficult in face-affected cases. Dermoscopy can help in differentiating both by revealing their characteristic features. Aim: The present study aimed to assess dermoscopic and clinical features of tinea incognito affecting the face and topical steroid-damaged face. The study also observed the involvement of eyelids in tinea incognito as opposed to topical steroid-damaged face.