Tinea incognito with vellus hair involvement: the feelings and experiences of a patient’s mother

This case report presents a mother's three-month experience caring for her daughter with tinea incognito complicated by vellus hair involvement. The report highlights how prolonged topical corticosteroid use can obscure the true diagnosis and delay effective antifungal therapy. It underscores the importance of early recognition and appropriate systemic treatment to prevent chronic and resistant infections.