Enlarging pigmented patches on the hand.
This case illustrates the clinical and pathological features of Tinea nigra. Awareness of the characteristic features of this cutaneous infection, especially in areas where the organism is endemic, can ultimately lead clinicians to the appropriate diagnosis. If Tinea nigra should be considered in the differential diagnosis of palmoplantar pigmentation, potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation may facilitate the diagnosis.
Muellenhoff
Matthew
M
Department of Dermatology, Sun Coast Hospital, Tampa, FL, USA.
Cukrowski
Tiffany
T
Morgan
Michael
M
Miller
Richard
R
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004464:Econazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D014005:Tinea / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D004464:Econazole