{"title":"Causal Relationship of Skin Microbiota on Psoriasis: A Mendelian Randomization Study","authors":"Yangjia Chen, Zhaocheng Zhuang, Zhixiang Rao","doi":"10.2147/ccid.s484366","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s484366","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Objective:</strong> Epidemiological investigations have indicated an association between skin microbiota imbalance and psoriasis, however, the causal relationship has not been confirmed through Mendelian randomization (MR). MR employed genetic instrumental variables (IVs) to evaluate the causal relationship between skin microbiota and psoriasis, providing new insights for potential treatments.<br/><strong>Methods:</strong> Summary statistics for psoriasis and related traits were available from FinnGen R10 and United Kingdom Biobank (UKB) consortium. The genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on skin microbiota in three skin microenvironments came from two population-based German cohorts. Several selection processes were used to determine the optimal instrumental variables. Five MR methods were performed and different sensitivity analyses approaches yield robustness evidence under different assumptions.<br/><strong>Results:</strong> 449 SNPs were employed as IVs for 53 bacterial genera, with F-statistics between 20.18 and 42.44, indicating no evidence of weak instrument bias. <em>Bacteroides</em> was associated with psoriasis from UKB in IVW (OR, 95% CI: 0.914, 0.869– 0.961; <em>P</em> < 0.001, P<sub>B-H</sub> = 0.007). The taxon was also associated with psoriasis vulgaris (IVW: OR, 95% CI, 0.918, 0.872– 0.967; <em>P</em> = 0.001, <em>P</em><sub>B-H</sub> = 0.054) and psoriasis and related disorders (IVW: OR, 95% CI, 0.915, 0.875– 0.957; <em>P</em> < 0.001, <em>P</em><sub>B-H</sub> = 0.008). Consistent causal estimates were identified in terms of both magnitude and direction, indicating a protective effect of <em>Bacteroides</em>.<br/><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The MR study found that <em>Bacteroides</em> in the antecubital fossa may protect against psoriasis, offering genetic proof that skin microbiota helps prevent the condition.<br/><br/><strong>Keywords:</strong> skin microbiota, psoriasis, Mendelian randomization, genus <em>Bacteroides</em>, autoimmune disease, AD<br/>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142253488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Na Zhang, Hongping Ge, Xinru Chen, Tianhui Ye, Weikang Shi, Meiyan Wang
{"title":"Photodynamic Therapy for Condyloma Acuminatum and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade I in a Young Female Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report","authors":"Na Zhang, Hongping Ge, Xinru Chen, Tianhui Ye, Weikang Shi, Meiyan Wang","doi":"10.2147/ccid.s479720","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s479720","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Abstract:</strong> Condyloma acuminatum (CA), commonly known as anogenital warts, is a prevalent sexually transmitted disease primarily caused by low risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11. This case report outlines the successful use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) to treat extensive condyloma acuminatum in a young female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) undergoing immunosuppressive treatment. The patient also had cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade I. Carbon dioxide laser treatment were initially used to remove some surface warts, followed by PDT, resulting in satisfactory outcomes. After seven sessions, the warty growths were successfully removed. Interdisciplinary collaboration, involving rheumatology, gynecology, and dermatology, facilitated comprehensive management. This case highlights the efficacy and safety of PDT in treating condyloma acuminatum and suggests its potential as an alternative treatment for young SLE patients with similar conditions.<br/><br/><strong>Keywords:</strong> condyloma acuminatum, photodynamic therapy, systemic lupus erythematosus<br/>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142253491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pan Luo, Dejin Gao, Chenglong Wang, Rui Guo, Qingguo Zhang
{"title":"Genetic Causal Relationship Between Sex Hormones and Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study","authors":"Pan Luo, Dejin Gao, Chenglong Wang, Rui Guo, Qingguo Zhang","doi":"10.2147/ccid.s479500","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s479500","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Background:</strong> The primary aim of this study was to explore whether sex hormones affect the occurrence of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) from a genetic perspective using a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study.<br/><strong>Methods:</strong> Exposure and outcome data for this MR analysis were derived from previously published GWAS studies. In this study, estradiol, sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), bioavailable testosterone, and total testosterone were used as exposures, and BCC was used as the outcome for the two-sample MR analysis. The random effects inverse variance weighted (IVW) model was the primary analytical model, and the simple mode, weighted median, MR-Egger, and weighted mode methods were applied as complementary approaches. Furthermore, the “leave-one-out” sensitivity analysis was performed to assess stability, Cochran’s Q test to evaluate heterogeneity, and the MR-Egger intercept test to analyze horizontal multiplicity.<br/><strong>Results:</strong> The two-sample MR analysis of the sex hormone and BCC showed that estradiol, sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), bioavailable testosterone, and total testosterone were not a causal factor in BCC (P> 0.05). The results of the heterogeneity test and horizontal pleiotropic analysis showed that no heterogeneity or horizontal pleiotropic existed in all MR analyses (Cochran’s Q-P> 0.05, Egger intercept-P> 0.05).<br/><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The two-sample MR analysis showed that estrogen and testosterone did not affect the occurrence and development of BCC at the genetic level.<br/><br/>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142253490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andreas Nikolis, Luiz Eduardo Toledo Avelar, Alessandra Haddad, Stephanie Chuk Kwan Lam, Andrei Metelitsa, Heidi B Prather, Frank Rosengaus, Kaitlyn M Enright, Desislava Ognyanova Lazarova, Inna Prygoya, Fabio Iachetti
{"title":"Turn Your AART into a HIT Using a Complete Range of Aesthetic Injectables: Methodology for Combining Products to Maximise Patient Outcomes","authors":"Andreas Nikolis, Luiz Eduardo Toledo Avelar, Alessandra Haddad, Stephanie Chuk Kwan Lam, Andrei Metelitsa, Heidi B Prather, Frank Rosengaus, Kaitlyn M Enright, Desislava Ognyanova Lazarova, Inna Prygoya, Fabio Iachetti","doi":"10.2147/ccid.s465155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s465155","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Purpose:</strong> Optimizing outcomes of aesthetic treatments with injectable products usually requires a consideration of the entire face to ensure balance, along with combination treatments that align with the patient’s goals. To help injectors, a method of assessing the patient and developing an individualized, holistic treatment plan was developed. This methodology is termed Assessment, Anatomy, Range, and Treatment (AART™) and Holistic Individualized Treatments (HITs™). This article aims to describe and evaluate the novel and systematic AART-HIT™ methodology.<br/><strong>Methods:</strong> The AART-HIT™ methodology, including its associated diagnostic tool the Facial Assessment Scale (FAS™), were developed to aid injectors in completing a patient assessment in which the entire face is evaluated, the relevant anatomy is considered, the science behind the available range of products is understood, and the treatment plan is individualised for the patient. Specifically, the HITs™ are methodologic tools for practitioners to perform a standardized, full facial assessment and to create an individualized treatment approach to holistically address a patient’s aesthetic concerns. The use of this methodology in clinical practice was assessed via a survey, deployed to twenty-eight clinicians.<br/><strong>Results:</strong> Over 85% of participants agreed that the AART-HIT™ methodology was adequate for their needs. Additionally, 100% of participants agreed that the temporal sequencing of HITs™ and the FAS™ diagnostic tool was useful in clinical practice. Furthermore, over 70% of participants agreed that the anatomical locations identified in each HIT™ were sufficient, while over 80% responded that the HITs™ adequately represented the range of products. Finally, over 85% of participants agreed that the HITs™ covered different ethnic skin types and various patient ages and, over 80% of participants responded that they would not add additional elements to any of the 5 HITs™.<br/><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The AART-HIT™ methodology, including the FAS™ were comprehensive enough for clinical use in providing a personalised treatment plan for individual patients.<br/><br/><strong>Keywords:</strong> fillers, biostimulators, neuromodulators, hyaluronic acid, education, treatment techniques<br/>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142179885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Erythema Papulatum Centrifugum: A Case Report of an Underrecognized Annular Erythema","authors":"Narikun Ketprapakorn, Poonkiat Suchonwanit","doi":"10.2147/ccid.s481193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s481193","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Abstract:</strong> Erythema papulatum centrifugum (EPC), also known as erythema papulosa semicircularis recidivans, is a rare dermatological condition characterized by single or multiple annular or semi-annular centrifugally growing lesions surrounded by tiny erythematous papules typically observed on the trunk. EPC is prevalent, particularly in Japan and China, although only a few cases have been reported outside Asia. Herein, we present the case of a 47-year-old female from Thailand who experienced a pruritic annular erythematous rash on her right arm for two months. The diagnosis of EPC was established based on clinical manifestations and confirmed by histopathological examination. The lesions resolved after one month of treatment with 0.1% betamethasone valerate cream and avoiding warm weather. This case report contributes to the understanding of EPC, which may be underrecognized in clinical practice due to its self-limiting nature and frequent misdiagnosis. Furthermore, this article provides a comprehensive review of 17 previously reported cases of EPC, focusing on their detailed descriptions.<br/><br/><strong>Keywords:</strong> annular erythema, annular lesion, eccrine sweat gland, figurate erythema, perieccrine inflammation, sweating<br/>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142179887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pati Aji Achdiat, Dini Atiyah, Fitri Yulianti, Endang Sutedja, Srie Prihianti Gondokaryono, Hermin Aminah Usman, Retno Hesty Maharani
{"title":"Anogenital Warts in Geriatrics: Immunosenescence and New Sexual Contacts? A Case Report","authors":"Pati Aji Achdiat, Dini Atiyah, Fitri Yulianti, Endang Sutedja, Srie Prihianti Gondokaryono, Hermin Aminah Usman, Retno Hesty Maharani","doi":"10.2147/ccid.s478391","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s478391","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Introduction:</strong> Anogenital warts (AGW) are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly types 6 and 11. The highest incidence of AGW occurs in the age group of 15– 24 years. However, as life expectancy increases, there is a significant rise in the geriatric population worldwide. This demographic shift is directly proportional to the increasing number of STIs cases within the geriatric group.<br/><strong>Cases:</strong> A case of AGW was reported in a 75-year-old man who had a history of erectile dysfunction medication use and recent sexual contact. During the physical examination, a hyperpigmented plaque with a verrucous surface was observed at the base of the penis. The results of the histopathological examination were consistent with the characteristics of AGW. In addition, HPV genotyping, through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) showed the presence of HPV type 6.<br/><strong>Discussion:</strong> The aging process leads to a decline in immune function among geriatric individuals, which causes susceptibility to infections, including STIs. Moreover, the geriatric population has a different level of susceptibility to STIs compared to younger individuals. Factors such as physiological changes, decreased sexual function, low awareness of STIs, and having multiple sexual partners further increase the risk of STIs in this age group.<br/><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Sexual intercourse is an important component of the human life. However, the natural decline in sexual function due to the aging process often occurs with advancing age. As a result, many geriatrics seek various solutions in order to maintain sexual function and activity in old age. Since STIs can occur at any age, early detection and education are essential, particularly for the geriatric population.<br/><br/><strong>Keywords:</strong> anogenital warts, geriatric, HPV, immunosenescence, sexually transmitted disease<br/>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142179886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chen Wang, Jinping Yuan, Huiwen Yu, Jiaying Lin, Bingxue Bai
{"title":"Identification of Hub Genes in Comorbidity of Psoriasis and Vitiligo Using Bioinformatics Analysis","authors":"Chen Wang, Jinping Yuan, Huiwen Yu, Jiaying Lin, Bingxue Bai","doi":"10.2147/ccid.s470149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s470149","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Background:</strong> Psoriasis and vitiligo are two common autoimmune skin diseases with increased risk of comorbidities, but the common molecular mechanism about the occurrence of these two diseases is still unknown.<br/><strong>Objective:</strong> This study aimed to identify the combined genetic profiles and evaluate the potential mechanism underlying the occurrence of this complication.<br/><strong>Methods:</strong> The Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database was used to obtain the gene expression profiles of psoriasis (GSE30999) and vitiligo (GSE75819), and common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified using GEO2R. DEGs were analyzed using functional enrichment analysis, protein-protein interaction (PPI) network and module construction, hub gene identification, and co-expression analysis. And hub genes were identified using Cytoscape software, and the gene expression of hub genes were validated in psoriasis (GSE13355) and vitiligo (GSE65127) datasets and immunohistochemistry at the clinical sample.<br/><strong>Results:</strong> A total of 164 common DEGs with the same trend (137 upregulated and 27 downregulated) were selected for subsequent analysis. Functional analysis emphasized the important roles of the cell cycle and mitotic cell division, cytoskeletal reorganization, and chromatin remodeling in the complications of these two diseases. Fourteen important hub genes were identified, including BUB1, CEP55, CDK1, TOP2A, CENPF, PBK, MELK, CCNB2, MAD2L1, NUSAP1, TTK, NEK2, CDKN3, and PTTG1. Cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen-4 (CTLA-4) may be an important immune checkpoint in the pathogenesis of the comorbidities.<br/><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Our study identified hub genes and potential mechanisms underlying psoriasis and vitiligo complications. And we proposed a new spatio-temporal theory and the probable immune checkpoint for the pathogenesis of the comorbidity which may provide new ideas for the further research.<br/><br/>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142179888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Timing and Efficacy Evaluation of 755-nm Long Pulse Alexandrite Laser and 2% Carteolol Hydrochloride Eye Drops Co-Treatment for Thicker Superficial Infantile Hemangioma","authors":"WeiKang Shi, Lu Jin, AiHua Xu, Yu Gao, Na Zhang","doi":"10.2147/ccid.s483141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s483141","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Purpose:</strong> Superficial Infantile hemangioma (SIH) is the most common type of IH. Some studies have shown the efficacy of 755-nm long pulse alexandrite laser (LPAL) and topical 2% carteolol hydrochloride (C-HCL) eye drops for the treatment of SIH. This article retrospectively analyzes the safety and efficacy of 755-nm LPAL combined with 2% C-HCL eye drops for treating thicker SIH, and explores the optimal treatment time for SIH.<br/><strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> This study included 2– 5 mm thick SIH patients who received co-treatment of 755-nm LPAL and 2% C-HCL eye drops. The SIH patients were divided into 3 groups based on their age and IH growth curve: ≤ 1 month (≤ 1M), 1– 3 months (excluding 1 month; 1– 3M), and 3– 12 months (excluding 3 months; 3− 12M).<br/><strong>Results:</strong> There was no difference in efficacy between the ≤ 1M and the 1– 3M group, and were both better than the 3– 12M group. Furthermore, there was no difference in the average number of treatments between the ≤ 1M and 1– 3M groups and were both less than the 3– 12M group. There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the groups. Compared with the ≤ 1M and 1– 3M groups, the 3– 12M group indicated more permanent skin lesions after the treatment.<br/><strong>Conclusion:</strong> It was revealed that co-treatment with 755-nm LPAL and 2% C-HCL eye drops is safe and effective against thicker SIH. Compared with the 3– 12M group, ≤ 3 months can achieve better efficacy, requires a shorter treatment time, less likely to leave permanent skin lesions such as scars. Moreover, patients with no proliferation can be observed to 1 month.<br/><br/><strong>Keywords:</strong> infantile hemangioma, 755-nm long pulse alexandrite laser, 2% carteolol hydrochloride eye drops, treatment timing, efficacy<br/>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142179889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rosacea Fulminans in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review.","authors":"Qi-Hao Yao, Ze-Hu Liu","doi":"10.2147/CCID.S481939","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCID.S481939","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rosacea is a common dermatosis with multiple pathogeneses, among which, rosacea fulminans may serve as a rare but severe subtype. This inflammatory disease usually presents as abrupt multiple erythema, pustules, and nodules localized on the face. Pregnancy and related changes of hormone levels may play a key role in the development and progression of the disease, although the exact mechanisms are unknown. In particular, treatment options, which includes systemic glucocorticosteroids, isotretinoin, and partial oral antibiotics, may be limited in pregnancy. Owing to the limited number of reported cases, standard diagnosis, treatment, and management guidelines remain unclear. Here, we report a case of rosacea fulminans happening in pregnancy treated successfully with oral erythromycin and short-term glucocorticosteroids, and share our review of the characteristics of RF cases during pregnancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11380861/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142153305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application of PCR Sequencing and Next-Generation Sequencing in the Diagnosis of Sporotrichosis.","authors":"Xinyu Yang, Xiumin Yang","doi":"10.2147/CCID.S473442","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCID.S473442","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sporotrichosis is a common chronic fungal infection and the clinical manifestations are often untypical. Diagnosis of sporotrichosis relies conventionally on fungal culture, histopathological examination, and species identification by molecular test. We reported that a 70-year-old man presented with a cutaneous lesion on the back of his right hand (present for 6 months). The cutaneous bacterial infection was diagnosed at a local hospital and the lesion had not improved. Physical examination revealed an infiltrative reddish plaque with purulent secretion and crusts. Histopathological examination revealed scattered round yeast cells in the dermis. Fungal culture revealed multiple, velvety, brown colonies on Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA). <i>Sporothrix globosa</i> was identified by PCR-sequencing and next generation sequencing (NGS) method. Finally, a case of sporotrichosis caused by <i>Sporothrix globosa</i> was diagnosed by histopathological examination, mycological examination, and molecular identification. The patient was treated with oral itraconazole 400 mg/day for 2 months. The lesion was dramatically ameliorated.</p>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11380602/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142153303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}