Tiña palpebral con blefaritis por Microsporum canis

Involvement of little discussed anatomical locations in superficial dermatophytosis sundry observations and musings

“…Both lower and upper eyelids including the canthi can be involved and lesions are often difficult to discern due to the rugose skin of the eyelids especially in the elderly. [ 19 ] Close inspection reveals involvement of eyelashes at times. The periocular lesions, especially those which remain localized, are often treated with topical steroids with the mistaken working diagnosis of atopic dermatitis or seborrheic dermatitis[ 20 ] [ Figure 5a ].…”