Tokelau (Tinea Imbricata): Clinical Presentation (For professionals)

Clinical Presentation

• The disease presents with rapid development of polymorphic and polycyclical patches. Little erythema is present but itching tends to be intense.
• The disease starts with brownish maculo-papules with a central detachment progressing towards the periphery. The free border is turned towards the center and a brownish edge leads the active edge.
• It can affect any part of the body except the hair, but is mainly found on torso and limbs.

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