Tinea incognito with vellus hair involvement: the feelings and experiences of a patient’s mother

A mother describes her 3-month experience of caring for her daughter, who has tinea incognito complicated by vellus hair involvement. The report highlights how prolonged topical corticosteroid use can obscure the true diagnosis and delay effective antifungal therapy. It underscores the importance of early recognition and appropriate systemic treatment to prevent chronic and resistant infections.