Localized Cutaneous Sporotrichosis

Localized sporotrichosis can present a difficult diagnostic problem. It mimics many other skin diseases, some of which are far more common. Often the skin biopsy is not helpful. The disease tends to be chronic, requiring specific therapy with potassium iodide.

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