Amphotericin B and Electrodesiccation for Chromoblastomycosis

1 April 1963

journal article
research article
Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in Archives of Dermatology

Vol. 87 (4) , 492
https://doi.org/10.1001/archderm.1963.01590160084018

Abstract

A case of chromoblastomycosis caused by Hormodendrum compactum is presented. Amphotericin B, 5 mg. per cubic centimeter of 2% procaine solution was found to be effective when used to infiltrate the lesions. Electrodesiccation and curettage was helpful in eradicating the lesions. This combined treatment was safely carried out on an outpatient basis.

Keywords

AMPHOTERICIN B
ELECTROCOAGULATION