Extensive neonatal dermatophytoses.
We report a 25-day-old boy who was referred to our dermatology unit for evaluation of extensive annular erythematous lesions on his body. We initially considered the differential diagnoses of candidiasis and neonatal lupus erythematosus but investigations revealed the case as tinea corporis due to a relatively uncommon causative agent, Microsporum gypseum. To the best of our knowledge it is the first case of extensive neonatal dermatophytoses caused by this organism. The possible causes and the role of steroids in producing the clinical picture in our patient are discussed.
Metkar
Amol
A
Department of Dermatology, Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Thane Municipal Corporation, Thane, Maharashtra, India. drmetkar@gmail.com
Joshi
Anuja
A
Vishalakshi
Vishwanath
V
Miskeen
Autar K
AK
Torsekar
Raghunandan Govind
RG
D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008864:Microsporum / Q000302:isolation & purification*
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole