JOURNAL ARTICLE

Deep Dermatophytosis in an Immunocompromised Patient.

  • Published In: International Journal of Dermatology, 2025, v. 64, n. 11. P. 2088 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Somasundaram, Arun; Rout, Newshree; Chandrashekar, Laxmisha; Jinkala, Sree Rekha; Singh, Rakesh 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a case of deep dermatophytosis in a man in his 40s, characterized by painful swelling and ulceration on his left lower leg, alongside pruritic, scaly skin lesions on his trunk and thighs. The patient, who had a history of stage 3 chronic kidney disease, was diagnosed with deep dermatophytosis after cultures revealed the presence of *Trichophyton mentagrophytes* and a skin biopsy showed ill-formed granulomas. The article discusses the manifestations, risk factors, and diagnostic methods for deep dermatophyte infections, emphasizing the importance of recognizing various presentations for effective management. The patient was prescribed oral itraconazole but was lost to follow-up. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Dermatology. 2025/11, Vol. 64, Issue 11, p2088
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0011-9059
  • DOI:10.1111/ijd.17803
  • Accession Number:188552332
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