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Tinea incognito – DermNet

What causes tinea incognito? Tinea incognito is due to dermatophyte fungal infection (tinea), most often when it affecting the trunk and/or limbs (tinea corporis). Trichophyton rubrum is the most common organism to cause tinea corporis and tinea incognito in New Zealand. Anti- inflammatory creams that can induce tinea incognito include: Topical steroids Tacrolimus ointment Pimecrolimus cream …