Case Report: Successful Treatment of Chromoblastomycosis Caused by Fonsecaea monophora in a Patient with Psoriasis Using Itraconazole and Acitretin.

Case Report: Successful Treatment of Chromoblastomycosis Caused by Fonsecaea monophora in a Patient with Psoriasis Using Itraconazole and Acitretin.
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2018 May 21;:
Authors: Bao F, Wang Q, Yu C, Shang P, Sun L, Zhou G, Wu M, Zhang F
Abstract
Chromoblastomycosis is a worldwide chronic subcutaneous infection caused by dematiaceous fungi and clinically characterized by verrucous lesions. Herein, we report a rare case of chromoblastomycosis caused by Fonsecaea monophora in a 60-year-old male carpenter with a 40-year history of psoriasis from Shandong in northern China. A fungal infection coexisting with psoriasis presents a management dilemma. Our patient responded well to combined itraconazole and acitretin therapy and the lesions resolved completely after 1 month of treatment.
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Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - May 21, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Bao F, Wang Q, Yu C, Shang P, Sun L, Zhou G, Wu M, Zhang F Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research