This is a picture of a fungal granuloma, a large, red
(erythematous) patch (plaque) with a prominent border. Within the
borders of the lesion are scattered blisters (pustules) that
indicate deeper involvement of hair follicles (Majocchi's
granuloma). This dermatophyte infection was caused by Trichophyton
rubrum.
Review Date: 10/04/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center
for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed
Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
