Chromoblastomycosis from a non-endemic area and response to itraconazole

Asit Mittal, Nidheesh Agarwal, Lalit Kumar Gupta, Ashok Kumar KhareIndian Journal of Dermatology 2014 59(6):606-608Chromoblastomycosis belongs to the heterogeneous group of subcutaneous mycoses. It is caused by various pigmented (dematiaceous) fungi, which gain entry into the skin via traumatic implantation. We would like to share a case report of chromoblastomycosis in a 32-year-old male, who presented to us with 3 years history of slowly progressive, itchy, verrucous, crusted lesions over right forearm and arm. He is being treated with itraconazole 100 mg twice daily. The case is of interest because it has so far not been reported from our region- the northwest arid zone of India. The patient showed favorable response to itraconazole.
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research