A Case of Chromoblastomycosis Showing a Good Response to Itraconazole.
10.5021/ad.1997.9.1.51
- Author:
Han Uk KIM
;
Ge Yeong SON
;
Chull Wan IHM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Chromoblastomycosis;
itraconazole
- MeSH:
Aged;
Chromoblastomycosis*;
Humans;
Itraconazole*;
Skin;
Subcutaneous Tissue
- From:Annals of Dermatology
1997;9(1):51-54
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Chromoblastomycosis, a chronic fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, is known to be difficult to treat. Recently itraconazole has proved effective for treatment of this infection, but requires a prolonged treatment course. We experienced a case of chromoblastomycosis caused by Fonsecaea pedrosoi in a 68-year-old Korean man showing a complete resolution with a short course of oral itraconazole, 200 mg daily, for six weeks.
