A Case Report on Tinea Imbricata

Cureus 2026 Open access

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Authors: Haitham Sonbol, Ajlan Alajlani, Omar A Alsuwailem, Yousef L Alsuwailem
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.100686
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Abstract

Tinea imbricata is a rare, chronic, superficial dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton concentricum. The condition is endemic to the Southwest Pacific, Southeast Asia, and parts of Central and South America. We report a case of tinea imbricata in a Yemeni adult who acquired the infection during travel to Yemen. The patient was managed with oral itraconazole (200 mg, pulse therapy) in combination with topical miconazole cream, resulting in complete resolution of lesions. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of tinea imbricata in Saudi Arabia.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nail Diseases and Treatments Fern and Epiphyte Biology Dermatological diseases and infestations

Publication details

Journal / source
Cureus
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
e100686–e100686
Publication date
3 January 2026
Language
EN