Majocchi's granuloma in a woman with iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome

Majocchi's granuloma - Case report

“… 5 Immunocompromised patients may present similar symptoms as immunocompetent patients or with subcutaneous nodules and abscesses. 6 - 8 Trauma is also considered an incitation factor in these cases. Cell-mediated immune depression and inflammatory response, important for inhibition of infections by dermatophytes, may contribute for the progression of the disease.…”

The influence of immune status, age, and sex on Majocchi granuloma: a review of 52 cases from a tertiary level hospital and published Korean cases in literature

“…The inclusion criteria were 1) histopathological confirmation of MG and 2) patients from Korean descent. In total, 43 MG cases were collected from the Korean and English literature from 1989 to 2016.…”

Atypical Presentation of Majocchi's Granuloma in an Immunocompetent Host

“…The follicular form occurs after trauma or chronic use of topical corticosteroids and is known to affect women who shave their legs. The subcutaneous nodular form is seen in immunocompromised hosts 3,4. This form can occur on any hair-bearing area of the body.…”