Facial Majocchi's granuloma caused by Trichophyton tonsurans in an immunocompetent patient [11]
Journal
Acta Dermato-Venereologica
Journal Volume
83
Journal Issue
1
Pages
65-66
Date Issued
2003
Author(s)
Chen H.-H.
Abstract
Sir, Majocchi’s granuloma is a cutaneous dermatophyte infection of dermal and subcutaneous tissue mostly localized at trauma-prone areas in healthy individuals (1, 2). Various species of dermatophytes can cause Majocchi’s granuloma, both in immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts (3 – 7). We describe an immunocompetent patient developing Majocchi’s granuloma caused by Trichophyton tonsurans on the right cheek, which, to the best of our knowledge, has never been reported.
Type
letter