BULLOUS TINEA
Bullous Tinea (BT) is a fungal infection of the skin, typical by a dermatophyte, that causes bulla.
- The bulla form as a result of the intense inflammatory reaction of the body to a fungal organism.
- The causative dermatophyte is often Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
Clinical
Grouped vesicle and bulla on the soles are typical. Adjacent red, scaly areas more typical of tinea pedis may be seen.
Treatment
A topical antifungal agent will usually suffice but in severe cases, an oral agent is needed. See tinea pedis for treatment suggestions. The bulla may be drained if large.
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