Localized cutaneous sporotrichosis.
Localized sporotrichosis can present a difficult diagnostic problem. It mimics many other skin diseases, some of which are far more common. Often the skin biopsy is not helpful. The disease tends to be chronic, requiring specific therapy with potassium iodide.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011193:Potassium Iodide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013174:Sporotrichosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
D011193:Potassium Iodide; D000666:Amphotericin B