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Majocchi’s granuloma

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Majocchi's granuloma is an uncommon deep fungal folliculitis primarily caused by Trichophyton rubrum. The most common predisposing factors are the use of topical steroids and immunosuppression. In this case report, the cases with similar clinical presentation, an exanthema with perifollicular nodules, pustules, and scaling especially in the periphery of the lesions was seen. The diagnosis is made from clinical, mycological, and histologic examination with the latter demonstrating a perifollicular granulomatous inflammation. Treatment is systemic terbinafine combined with topical antifungal therapy.

Source: Ugeskrift for Læger

DOI: 10.61409/v05240308

Authors: Christian Schmidt Mortensen, Stine Maria Lund Andersen, Louise Westerskov Schøsler, Ditte Marie Lindhardt Saunte, Line Kibsgaard

Institutions: Aarhus University Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Zealand University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Nail Diseases and Treatments

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404249343