Skin lesion of coccidioidomycosis

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Erythema nodosum on the foot

Skin lesion of coccidioidomycosis

Treatment:

The mainstay of treatment includes antifungal medications. Depending on the form or stage of disease, intravenous or oral preparations may be used. Antifungal agents commonly used include amphotericin B, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or fluconazole. People with disseminated disease and underlying immunosuppression may require long-term treatment.

Expectations (prognosis):

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The outcome varies with the stage and extent of infection, as well as the underlying immune system status of the individual. Disseminated disease has the highest mortality rate, particularly in immunosuppressed individuals.

Complications:

Secondary bacterial skin infection
Skin abscess
Complications related to medications

Calling your health care provider:

There are many types of skin lesions, and they can be hard to tell apart. Notify your medical provider if you develop skin lesions and suspect this condition, as you will need to be formally evaluated.