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Fungal folliculitis
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Fungal folliculitis (also known as “Majocchi granuloma”) is a skin condition characterized by a deep, pustular type of tinea circinata resembling a carbuncle or kerion.[1]:302
Treatment
Treatment
Antimicrobial Regimen
- Majocchi’s Granuloma
- Preferred regimen: Terbinafine PO 250mg/day for 2-4 weeks.[2]
- Alternative regimen: Itraconazole 200mg PO bid for 1 week, per month for 2 months.
References
References
- ↑ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ↑ Gupta AK, Prussick R, Sibbald RG, Knowles SR (1995). “Terbinafine in the treatment of Majocchi’s granuloma”. Int J Dermatol. 34 (7): 489. PMID 7591414.
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