Publications by authors named "S Ashwini"
Background: Tinea corporis (TC) is a common fungal infection affecting 20%-25% of the global population. Though diagnosing TC is straightforward, treatment has become challenging due to the use of certain medications and lack of follow-up, leading to resistance. Andrea et al.
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- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of primary skin cancer, with pigmented BCC being a rare variant that can resemble nodular melanoma (NM).
- A case is presented involving a 40-something woman with a hyperpigmented nodule on her cheek that looked like pigmented NM, but dermoscopy revealed distinct features.
- After initial biopsy showed signs of trichoepithelioma, complete excision confirmed it was pigmented BCC; awareness of this rare presentation is essential for proper diagnosis and management, especially in dark-skinned patients.