Abstract
Erythroderma or exfoliative dermatitis is a potentially fatal condition with myriad etiologies. Identifying the cause is essential for proper treatment. Dermatophytosis is an unusual cause of erythroderma. The use of topical steroids can alter the clinical picture of dermatophytosis. It can cause temporary symptomatic relief followed by an exacerbation. In this article, we describe a case of exfoliative dermatitis due to dermatophytosis which posed a diagnostic difficulty due to the application of topical steroids.
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