Ann Dermatol.  1997 Jan;9(1):51-54. 10.5021/ad.1997.9.1.51.

A Case of Chromoblastomycosis Showing a Good Response to Itraconazole

• Kim HU
• Son GY
• Ihm CW

• KMID: 2360423
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.1997.9.1.51

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.

Keyword

Chromoblastomycosis; itraconazole

MeSH Terms

Aged
Chromoblastomycosis*
Humans
Itraconazole*
Skin
Subcutaneous Tissue
Itraconazole