Vulvar Majocchi granuloma and kerion formation in an immunocompetent female

Jessica G. Labadie, Lauren M. Guggina

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Abstract

We report a rare case of vulvar Majocchi granuloma and kerion formation secondary to Trichophyton in an immunocompetent woman. The patient responded well to oral terbinafine and a short course of oral corticosteroids with a slow taper. Resolution of deep dermatophytosis requires prompt pathogen identification and treatment to avoid scarring and hair loss. Herein, we aim to increase clinical awareness and early recognition of this atypical presentation of a Majocchi granuloma with kerion formation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numberA359
JournalDermatology online journal
Volume25
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

Keywords

  • Kerion
  • Majocchi granuloma
  • Vulva

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

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