Successful management of chromoblastomycosis utilizing conventional antifungal agents and imiquimod therapy

• Main Authors: Jinjin Zheng (Author), Shougang Liu (Author), Zhenmou Xie (Author), Yangxia Chen (Author), Liyan Xi (Author), Hongfang Liu (Author), Yinghui Liu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Chromoblastomycosis (CBM), a chronic fungal infection affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissues, is predominantly caused by dematiaceous fungi in tropical and subtropical areas. Characteristically, CBM presents as plaques and nodules, often leading to scarring post-healing. Besides tradit...