Cutaneous Coccidioidomycosis
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The cutaneous lesion of coccidioidomycosis corresponds to the skin manifestations of an infection by a fungus present in soils of arid areas, which is acquired by breathing in its spores.
How does it present? On the skin it can give rise to nodules, ulcers or eruptions, which sometimes appear together with respiratory symptoms or general malaise.
When is it worth reviewing? Skin lesions that do not improve, especially in people who live in or have traveled to dry regions, warrant evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The dermatologist is the one who examines this type of lesion and guides its workup. Faced with a persistent lesion of unclear cause, the most advisable thing is for a professional to review it carefully.
Data on 24 doctors who treat cutaneous coccidioidomycosis
Which specialist treats cutaneous coccidioidomycosis?
A skin lesion from coccidioidomycosis should be evaluated by a dermatologist, a specialist in diagnosing skin manifestations of this infection. Consult this specialist if you have a suspicious lesion after exposure in an endemic area.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cutaneous coccidioidomycosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Verónica Carolina Solano Álvarez
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is cutaneous coccidioidomycosis?
The cutaneous lesion of coccidioidomycosis corresponds to the skin manifestations of an infection by a fungus present in soils of arid areas, which is acquired by breathing in its spores.
Which doctor treats cutaneous coccidioidomycosis?
A skin lesion from coccidioidomycosis should be evaluated by a dermatologist, a specialist in diagnosing skin manifestations of this infection. Consult this specialist if you have a suspicious lesion after exposure in an endemic area.