Tinea corporis is a common fungal infection of the skin, which can affect women of childbearing age. We present a case of tinea corporis that resulted in an emergency caesarean delivery under general anaesthesia due to difficulties with pain management intrapartum. Epidural anaesthesia was contraindicated due to the location of the rash over the lumbar region. This would have been preventable with early treatment. This case highlights the need to diagnose, investigate and treat skin conditions promptly in pregnancy.
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