Cutaneous Blastomycosis Lesion

The cutaneous lesion of blastomycosis refers to the skin manifestations of blastomycosis, an infection caused by a fungus that can affect different organs and that, at times, leaves visible signs on the skin.

Frequent symptoms: On the skin, raised lesions, crusts, ulcers, or nodules may be seen that tend to grow slowly and that are sometimes accompanied by general symptoms.

Common causes: It originates from the presence of the responsible fungus in the body, which can spread and appear on the skin as part of the condition.

Which specialist treats it? The dermatologist is the one who evaluates these skin lesions and guides the necessary studies. If skin lesions appear that do not heal or that change over time, the most sensible course is to have a professional examine them.