Superficial Candidal Infection Occurred on the Site of Epidermal Transplantation.
- Author:
Dong Ju HA
1
;
Mu Hyoung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, KyungHee University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Epidermal transplantation;
Superficial candidal infection
- MeSH:
Blister;
Burns;
Candida albicans;
Child;
Cicatrix;
Dermabrasion;
Female;
Fungi;
Humans;
Hyphae;
Skin;
Suction;
Transplants;
Vitiligo;
Wound Healing;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:Korean Journal of Medical Mycology
2000;5(4):179-181
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
An epidermal grafting using the top of suction blister has been used successfully for the treatment of depigmented skin, such as vitiligo, achromic areas after dermabrasion, and burns. A 9-year-old girl showed the delayed wound healing of epidermal grafting site for the treatment of vitiligo on popliteal fossa. Direct microscopic examination (KOH) from the wound showed numerous hyphae. Fungus culture and germ tube test confirmed Candida albicans from the wound surface. The wound healed by antifungal treatment, leaving scar.
