A Case of Localized Scleroderma Mimicking Tinea Cruris

Localized scleroderma is a chronic sclerosing skin disorder of unknown etiology. It is characterized by circumscribed areas of fibrosis limited to the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Clinical manifestations of localized scleroderma are diverse and range from a subtle circumscribed patch to generalized sclerosing plaques causing functional impairment. Its rarity and diverse clinical presentation sometimes result in misdiagnosis. We report a patient with morphea in the inguinal region for a year that was misdiagnosed as tinea cruris.