Combined spinal epidural in a parturient with tinea versicolor

Tinea versicolor is a benign condition with a prevalence of 2–8% in the United States [1]. The yeast, Malassezia globosa, a normal component of skin flora, can become pathogenic with exposure to heat and humidity and in immunosuppressive conditions such as pregnancy. Tinea versicolor responds to antifungal medications but recurrence is common. We present a case of a pregnant patient with a longstanding diagnosis of tinea versicolor in whom we performed a combined spinal technique for labor analgesia after exploring and discussing the theoretical risks.

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