Severe tinea corporis due to Trichophyton verrucosum mimicking discoid lupus erythematosus.

OBJECTIVE

This study was carried out to show possible similarities between discoid lupus erythematosus clinical signs and histopathological findings and dermatophytosis.

PATIENT AND

METHODS

A 43-year-old woman with diffused erythematous scaling lesions on her neck was studied. Skin biopsy was performed using H&E and PAS staining. Direct microscopic examination and mycological culture of specimens were done as well.

RESULTS

Histopathological examination suggested she was suffering from discoid lupus erythematosus; however mycological findings confirmed Trichophyton verrucosum as the etiologic agent of lesions. She was successfully treated with oral terbinafine and clotrimazole cream.

CONCLUSION

Regarding to the results of this study, there are some similarities between dermatophytosis and skin infections such as discoid lupus erythematosus.