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Effect of topical corticosteroid on yield of fungal culture and response to treatment: a prospective cohort study

Dermatophytosis is a superficial fungal infection caused by the fungi dermatophytes. In the past few years there has been a marked increase in the chronic, recurrent and difficult to treat cases of dermatophytosis in India. Many attribute it to misuse of oral antifungals and the use of topical corticosteroids. We have conducted a prospective study to assess the effect of topical corticosteroid in the culture yield and treatment outcomes in tinea.