Deep Generalized Dermatophytosis
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https://doi.org/10.58600/eurjther.1997-8-1-2-1501-archKeywords:
Deep generalized dermatophytosis, griseofulvin, itraconazoleAbstract
In this report, otherwise healthy two patients with deep generalized dermatophytosis characterized by subcutaneous nodules, abscesses, and draining fistulas in addition to tinea unguium, tinea pedis, and tinea corporis were presented. The causative agent was Trichophyton rubrum in both cases
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