tinea incognita


tinea incog'nita

Avoid the mispronunciation tinea incogni'ta and the bastard Latin phrase tinea incognito.1. ringworm due to an unidentified fungus. 2. Ward parlance, improper and incorrect terminology for a tinea rash of atypical appearance due to prior application of topical corticosteroids.

tinea incognita

Tinea corporis that grows rapidly and in unusual patterns after the use of topical steroids.See also: tinea