Cutaneous alternariosis in an immunocompetent patient
Patel, R.C.; Helm, M.; Shimizu, I.
Dermatology Online Journal 22(10)
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 1087-2108 PMID: 28329593 Document Number: 687095
Alternaria species are a type of dematiaceous fungi that cause a wide spectrum of disease with cutaneous infections being the most common. These infections are most common in immunocompromised individuals. However, only a few cases of primary cutaneous alternariosis have been reported in immunocompetent patients. We present a case of an otherwise healthy 13-year-old male who presented with primary cutaneous alternariosis on his left ankle that responded to the use of topical econazole and oral itraconazole. We also provide a review of previously described cases of primary cutaneous alternariosis in the literature.