Inappropriate Use of Steroids in Superficial Dermatophytosis: An Uncommon Case of Erythroderma

J Assoc Physicians India. 2024 Mar;72(3):107. doi: 10.59556/japi.72.0474.

Abstract

Erythroderma is a dermatological emergency presenting with generalized erythema and scaling involving <90% of the body surface.1 There are various causes of erythroderma, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, phytophotodermatitis, pityriasis rubra pilaris, pemphigus foliaceus, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and drug eruptions.2 However, erythroderma induced by dermatophytosis is encountered rarely. We, here, describe a case of erythroderma developed secondary to extensive dermatophytosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dermatitis, Exfoliative* / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Exfoliative* / drug therapy
  • Dermatitis, Exfoliative* / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tinea / diagnosis
  • Tinea / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents