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Primary cutaneous cryptococcosis in Hawai'i.

Christopher W M Soon¹, Allan K Izumi

¹John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA.

Hawaii Medical Journal

|March 27, 2007

Summary

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Mycology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Primary cutaneous cryptococcal infections are rare fungal skin diseases.
Cryptococcus is an opportunistic pathogen, typically affecting immunocompromised individuals.

Observation:

A 72-year-old male presented with a primary cutaneous cryptococcal infection on his right forearm.
The lesion was initially treated with oral fluconazole at a dosage of 400 mg daily.

Findings:

The patient's skin lesion demonstrated a positive response to oral fluconazole treatment.
Complete resolution of the cutaneous cryptococcal infection was achieved after 16 weeks of therapy.
No scarring was observed at the site of the resolved lesion.

Implications:

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This case highlights the efficacy of oral fluconazole in treating primary cutaneous cryptococcal infections.
Early diagnosis and treatment can lead to favorable outcomes, preventing scarring.
Further research may explore optimal treatment durations and dosages for similar cases.