Treatment
The removal of the offending topical steroid or immunosuppressive agent. Treatment with a topical antifungal is adequate. If the tinea incognito is extensive, treatment with a systemic antifungal for one to two weeks may be needed.
If the tinea incognito is very inflammatory and itchy, a milder topical steroid might be used for a limited amount of time (three to seven days), together with the antifungal.
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