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Editorial
. 2017 May-Jun;62(3):227-236.
doi: 10.4103/ijd.IJD_206_17.

The Great Indian Epidemic of Superficial Dermatophytosis: An Appraisal

Shyam Verma  1 , R Madhu  2
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Editorial

The Great Indian Epidemic of Superficial Dermatophytosis: An Appraisal

Shyam Verma et al. Indian J Dermatol. 2017 May-Jun.
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Figures

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Figure 1
Scaly patch with an erythematous edge
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Figure 2
(a and b) Large sized, erythematous patches with active border over the gluteal regions and legs
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Figure 3
Tinea faciei in a child
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Figure 4
(a and b) Classic “Double edged tinea” in the groins and lower abdomen
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Figure 5
Eczematous patch within a lesion of tinea corporis
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Figure 6
(a) Multiple erythematous annular and arciform lesions with pustules in the periphery, adjacent to a large scaly patch. (b) Multiple annular lesions with erythematous borders showing confluence. (c) “Dumb-bell shaped tinea” formed by confluence of two large lesions. (d) Tinea genitalis lesion with pustular border
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Figure 7
(a and b) Scaly patch over the shaft of penis. (c) The lateral aspects of the shaft too may be affected. (d) Ill-defined patch over the base of the penis
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Figure 8
Tinea incognita – tinea faciei
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Figure 9
Glabrous type of tinea capitis in an adult
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Figure 10
(a) Extensive striae against a backdrop of active tinea. (b) Thinning of the scrotal skin with telangiectasia resulting from steroid application over the crural areas seen. Hypopigmentation over both the thighs also seen. (c) Skin atrophy and striae seen along with active, erythematous tinea corporis and tinea cruris due to the topical steroid abuse
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