Therapeutic Challenges in Case of Trichophyton indotineae Dermatophytosis, Singapore, 2025.

Key Points

• To address the therapeutic challenges posed by Trichophyton indotineae infections and the need for better diagnostic techniques.
• Reported a case of T. indotineae infection in Singapore.
• Used combination therapy with anidulafungin and itraconazole after failed azole therapy.
• Infection showed limited response to prolonged azole therapy.
• Successful resolution achieved only with combination therapy of anidulafungin and itraconazole.
• Highlights the need for improved diagnostics in T. indotineae infections.