Atypical Morphological Patterns of Topical Steroid-Modified Dermatophytosis: A Cross-Sectional Study in South Asia

    June 2026 in “ Barind Medical College Journal ”
    Jannatul Sharmin Joarder, Ayesha Siddika, Fahmida Zebin
    Studysummary In this study, researchers examined 1,000 South Asian patients misusing topical corticosteroids for dermatophytosis and found that this misuse resulted in atypical, chronic, and recurrent fungal infections called steroid-modified dermatophytosis, often involving extensive and atypical skin presentations.
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