Cutaneous Histoplasmosis Lesion

The cutaneous lesion of histoplasmosis is a skin manifestation of histoplasmosis, an infection caused by a fungus that is usually found in soils with bird or bat droppings. Although it mainly affects the lungs, in some cases it leaves visible signs on the skin.

How it may look: the lesions vary and include papules, nodules, ulcers, or plaques; their appearance is not exclusive to this infection, so it requires study.

Context: it is usually related to prior inhalation of the fungus and may be accompanied by general symptoms.

Which specialist to see? The evaluation of skin lesions is the responsibility of the dermatologist, who can guide the necessary studies. In the presence of skin lesions that do not heal or that change, the advisable course is to have them reviewed by this professional.