Korean J Dermatol.  1991 Apr;29(2):228-232.

A case of fixed sporotrichosis treated with itraconazole

• Suh MK
• Kim NH

Abstract

We report a case of fixed sporotrichosis in a 9-year-old boy, who showed;i well-cle fineci erythematous plaque on right periorbital area for 4 months. Histopathologically, chronic granulomatous inflammation with pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasi was oh served. Fungal cultures grew out the typical moist wrinkled colonies. Therapy was initiated on with 100mg of itraconazole daily with almost complete resolution of the skin lesion 2 months after treatment. I3uring the 4 month follow up period, there was no recurrence.

Keyword

Itraconazole; Spontrichosis

MeSH Terms

Child
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Inflammation
Itraconazole*
Male
Recurrence
Skin
Sporotrichosis*
Itraconazole