Tinea incognito skin lesions worsen after antifungal treatment: Atypical tinea appearing twice in a case: A case report

Diagnosis of tinea incognito relies on positive fungal microscopy results. When papulopustular lesions emerge following antifungal treatment, the possibility of concurrent bacterial infections should be considered. Essential therapeutic interventions require both antifungal and antibacterial therapies. Contaminated skincare products must be identified and eliminated to prevent the recurrence of fungal and bacterial infections. Empirical therapy is warranted when prompt therapeutic decisions are needed pending delayed fungal/bacterial test results.